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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,157.06, 37,478.22 and 15,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,157.06, 37,478.22 and 15,224.23 is: 21,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,157.06 : 37,478.22 = 15,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,157.06/37,478.22 = 15,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,157.06x = 37,478.22 × 15,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,157.06x = 570,577,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,577,041.27/27,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.27

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