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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,168.23, 37,493.96 and 15,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,168.23, 37,493.96 and 15,232.34 is: 21,021.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,168.23 : 37,493.96 = 15,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,168.23/37,493.96 = 15,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,168.23x = 37,493.96 × 15,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,168.23x = 571,120,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,120,878.48/27,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.64

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