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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.15, 37,484.43 and 15,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,163.15, 37,484.43 and 15,227.26 is: 21,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,163.15 : 37,484.43 = 15,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,163.15/37,484.43 = 15,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,163.15x = 37,484.43 × 15,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,163.15x = 570,785,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,785,161.56/27,163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.22

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