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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,165.66, 37,486.35 and 15,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,165.66, 37,486.35 and 15,228.60 is: 21,014.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,165.66 : 37,486.35 = 15,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,165.66/37,486.35 = 15,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,165.66x = 37,486.35 × 15,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,165.66x = 570,864,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,864,629.61/27,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.20

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