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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.27, 37,486.34 and 15,226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,163.27, 37,486.34 and 15,226.84 is: 21,013.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,163.27 : 37,486.34 = 15,226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,163.27/37,486.34 = 15,226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,163.27x = 37,486.34 × 15,226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,163.27x = 570,798,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,798,501.37/27,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.62

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