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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,166.89, 37,488.27 and 15,227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,166.89, 37,488.27 and 15,227.95 is: 21,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,166.89 : 37,488.27 = 15,227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,166.89/37,488.27 = 15,227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,166.89x = 37,488.27 × 15,227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,166.89x = 570,869,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,869,449.16/27,166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.42

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