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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.28, 37,494.19 and 15,233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.28, 37,494.19 and 15,233.00 is: 21,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.28 : 37,494.19 = 15,233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.28/37,494.19 = 15,233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.28x = 37,494.19 × 15,233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.28x = 571,148,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,148,827.84/27,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.31

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