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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,172.12, 37,493.40 and 15,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,172.12, 37,493.40 and 15,233.80 is: 21,020.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,172.12 : 37,493.40 = 15,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,172.12/37,493.40 = 15,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,172.12x = 37,493.40 × 15,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,172.12x = 571,166,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,166,956.92/27,172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.33

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