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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,006.22, 37,262.57 and 15,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,006.22, 37,262.57 and 15,669.13 is: 21,619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,006.22 : 37,262.57 = 15,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,006.22/37,262.57 = 15,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,006.22x = 37,262.57 × 15,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,006.22x = 583,872,053.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,872,053.46/27,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.91

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