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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,158.36, 37,478.20 and 15,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,158.36, 37,478.20 and 15,221.68 is: 21,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,158.36 : 37,478.20 = 15,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,158.36/37,478.20 = 15,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,158.36x = 37,478.20 × 15,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,158.36x = 570,481,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,481,167.38/27,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.73

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