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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,164.16, 37,487.28 and 15,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,164.16, 37,487.28 and 15,227.28 is: 21,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,164.16 : 37,487.28 = 15,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,164.16/37,487.28 = 15,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,164.16x = 37,487.28 × 15,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,164.16x = 570,829,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,829,309.00/27,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.06

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