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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.59, 37,493.76 and 15,233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.59, 37,493.76 and 15,233.67 is: 21,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.59 : 37,493.76 = 15,233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.59/37,493.76 = 15,233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.59x = 37,493.76 × 15,233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.59x = 571,167,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,167,581.18/27,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.54

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