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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,189.24, 37,522.88 and 15,253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,189.24, 37,522.88 and 15,253.35 is: 21,050.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,189.24 : 37,522.88 = 15,253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,189.24/37,522.88 = 15,253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,189.24x = 37,522.88 × 15,253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,189.24x = 572,349,545.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,349,545.38/27,189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.59

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