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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.47, 37,914.33 and 15,373.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.47, 37,914.33 and 15,373.89 is: 21,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.47 : 37,914.33 = 15,373.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.47/37,914.33 = 15,373.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.47x = 37,914.33 × 15,373.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.47x = 582,890,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,890,738.84/27,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.95

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