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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.52, 37,495.32 and 15,233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.52, 37,495.32 and 15,233.85 is: 21,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.52 : 37,495.32 = 15,233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.52/37,495.32 = 15,233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.52x = 37,495.32 × 15,233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.52x = 571,198,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,198,164.06/27,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.72

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