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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.59, 37,491.69 and 15,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.59, 37,491.69 and 15,230.70 is: 21,019.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.59 : 37,491.69 = 15,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.59/37,491.69 = 15,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.59x = 37,491.69 × 15,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.59x = 571,024,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,024,740.00/27,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.37

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