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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,160.02, 37,481.85 and 15,223.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,160.02, 37,481.85 and 15,223.59 is: 21,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,160.02 : 37,481.85 = 15,223.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,160.02/37,481.85 = 15,223.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,160.02x = 37,481.85 × 15,223.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,160.02x = 570,608,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,608,316.84/27,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.13

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