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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,167.64, 37,489.32 and 15,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,167.64, 37,489.32 and 15,229.44 is: 21,015.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,167.64 : 37,489.32 = 15,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,167.64/37,489.32 = 15,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,167.64x = 37,489.32 × 15,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,167.64x = 570,941,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,941,349.58/27,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.49

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