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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,152.07, 37,474.97 and 15,823.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,152.07, 37,474.97 and 15,823.23 is: 21,839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,152.07 : 37,474.97 = 15,823.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,152.07/37,474.97 = 15,823.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,152.07x = 37,474.97 × 15,823.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,152.07x = 592,974,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,974,990.44/27,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,839.03

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