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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.55, 37,490.65 and 15,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.55, 37,490.65 and 15,230.63 is: 21,017.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.55 : 37,490.65 = 15,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.55/37,490.65 = 15,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.55x = 37,490.65 × 15,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.55x = 571,006,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,006,274.26/27,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.95

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