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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.12, 37,488.98 and 15,229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.12, 37,488.98 and 15,229.56 is: 21,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.12 : 37,488.98 = 15,229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.12/37,488.98 = 15,229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.12x = 37,488.98 × 15,229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.12x = 570,940,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,940,670.25/27,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.64

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