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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,163.52, 37,486.68 and 15,227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,163.52, 37,486.68 and 15,227.10 is: 21,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,163.52 : 37,486.68 = 15,227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,163.52/37,486.68 = 15,227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,163.52x = 37,486.68 × 15,227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,163.52x = 570,813,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,813,425.03/27,163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.97

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