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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,169.59, 37,495.83 and 15,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,169.59, 37,495.83 and 15,233.70 is: 21,023.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,169.59 : 37,495.83 = 15,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,169.59/37,495.83 = 15,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,169.59x = 37,495.83 × 15,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,169.59x = 571,200,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,200,225.47/27,169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.51

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