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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.29, 37,494.52 and 15,233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.29, 37,494.52 and 15,233.59 is: 21,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.29 : 37,494.52 = 15,233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.29/37,494.52 = 15,233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.29x = 37,494.52 × 15,233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.29x = 571,176,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,176,144.93/27,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.08

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