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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,159.93, 37,476.23 and 15,223.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,159.93, 37,476.23 and 15,223.77 is: 21,006.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,159.93 : 37,476.23 = 15,223.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,159.93/37,476.23 = 15,223.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,159.93x = 37,476.23 × 15,223.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,159.93x = 570,529,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,529,429.87/27,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.29

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