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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.52, 37,794.33 and 15,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.52, 37,794.33 and 15,452.15 is: 21,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.52 : 37,794.33 = 15,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.52/37,794.33 = 15,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.52x = 37,794.33 × 15,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.52x = 584,003,467.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,003,467.34/27,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.15

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