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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.41, 37,484.76 and 15,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,163.41, 37,484.76 and 15,227.52 is: 21,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,163.41 : 37,484.76 = 15,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,163.41/37,484.76 = 15,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,163.41x = 37,484.76 × 15,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,163.41x = 570,799,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,799,932.60/27,163.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.56

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