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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,169.94, 37,494.51 and 15,233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,169.94, 37,494.51 and 15,233.24 is: 21,021.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,169.94 : 37,494.51 = 15,233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,169.94/37,494.51 = 15,233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,169.94x = 37,494.51 × 15,233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,169.94x = 571,162,869.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,162,869.51/27,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.87

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