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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,220.34, 37,564.61 and 15,284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,220.34, 37,564.61 and 15,284.85 is: 21,093.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,220.34 : 37,564.61 = 15,284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,220.34/37,564.61 = 15,284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,220.34x = 37,564.61 × 15,284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,220.34x = 574,169,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,169,352.73/27,220.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.40

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