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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.22, 37,483.35 and 15,064.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,163.22, 37,483.35 and 15,064.34 is: 20,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,163.22 : 37,483.35 = 15,064.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,163.22/37,483.35 = 15,064.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,163.22x = 37,483.35 × 15,064.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,163.22x = 564,661,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,661,741.32/27,163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.74

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