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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,209.13, 37,548.23 and 15,272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,209.13, 37,548.23 and 15,272.25 is: 21,075.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,209.13 : 37,548.23 = 15,272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,209.13/37,548.23 = 15,272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,209.13x = 37,548.23 × 15,272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,209.13x = 573,445,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,445,879.26/27,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.49

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