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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,173.28, 37,498.68 and 15,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,173.28, 37,498.68 and 15,236.60 is: 21,026.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,173.28 : 37,498.68 = 15,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,173.28/37,498.68 = 15,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,173.28x = 37,498.68 × 15,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,173.28x = 571,352,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,352,387.69/27,173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.26

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