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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,473.97, 37,913.88 and 15,374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,473.97, 37,913.88 and 15,374.46 is: 21,216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,473.97 : 37,913.88 = 15,374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,473.97/37,913.88 = 15,374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,473.97x = 37,913.88 × 15,374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,473.97x = 582,905,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,905,431.50/27,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.64

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