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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,389.94, 37,798.11 and 15,453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,389.94, 37,798.11 and 15,453.17 is: 21,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,389.94 : 37,798.11 = 15,453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,389.94/37,798.11 = 15,453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,389.94x = 37,798.11 × 15,453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,389.94x = 584,100,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,100,619.51/27,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.37

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