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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.36, 37,483.86 and 15,224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,163.36, 37,483.86 and 15,224.50 is: 21,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,163.36 : 37,483.86 = 15,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,163.36/37,483.86 = 15,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,163.36x = 37,483.86 × 15,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,163.36x = 570,673,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,673,026.57/27,163.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.93

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