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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,219.66, 37,562.85 and 15,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,219.66, 37,562.85 and 15,282.72 is: 21,090.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,219.66 : 37,562.85 = 15,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,219.66/37,562.85 = 15,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,219.66x = 37,562.85 × 15,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,219.66x = 574,062,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,062,518.95/27,219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.00

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