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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.16, 37,491.42 and 15,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.16, 37,491.42 and 15,230.28 is: 21,018.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.16 : 37,491.42 = 15,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.16/37,491.42 = 15,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.16x = 37,491.42 × 15,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.16x = 571,004,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,004,824.20/27,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,018.20

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