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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.72, 37,490.70 and 15,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.72, 37,490.70 and 15,229.48 is: 21,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.72 : 37,490.70 = 15,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.72/37,490.70 = 15,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.72x = 37,490.70 × 15,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.72x = 570,963,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,963,865.84/27,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.03

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