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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.22, 37,493.94 and 15,232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.22, 37,493.94 and 15,232.33 is: 21,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.22 : 37,493.94 = 15,232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.22/37,493.94 = 15,232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.22x = 37,493.94 × 15,232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.22x = 571,119,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,119,879.61/27,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.62

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