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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,033.43, 37,306.22 and 15,097.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,033.43, 37,306.22 and 15,097.21 is: 20,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,033.43 : 37,306.22 = 15,097.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,033.43/37,306.22 = 15,097.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,033.43x = 37,306.22 × 15,097.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,033.43x = 563,219,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,219,837.65/27,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.20

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