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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.68, 37,494.69 and 15,233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.68, 37,494.69 and 15,233.37 is: 21,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.68 : 37,494.69 = 15,233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.68/37,494.69 = 15,233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.68x = 37,494.69 × 15,233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.68x = 571,170,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,170,485.81/27,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.81

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