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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,219.06, 37,563.21 and 15,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,219.06, 37,563.21 and 15,284.52 is: 21,093.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,219.06 : 37,563.21 = 15,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,219.06/37,563.21 = 15,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,219.06x = 37,563.21 × 15,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,219.06x = 574,135,634.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,135,634.51/27,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.15

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