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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,160.23, 37,482.85 and 15,223.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,160.23, 37,482.85 and 15,223.57 is: 21,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,160.23 : 37,482.85 = 15,223.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,160.23/37,482.85 = 15,223.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,160.23x = 37,482.85 × 15,223.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,160.23x = 570,622,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,622,833.56/27,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.50

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