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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,218.52, 37,558.76 and 15,283.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,218.52, 37,558.76 and 15,283.17 is: 21,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,218.52 : 37,558.76 = 15,283.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,218.52/37,558.76 = 15,283.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,218.52x = 37,558.76 × 15,283.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,218.52x = 574,016,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,016,837.65/27,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.20

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