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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,220.41, 37,563.89 and 15,283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,220.41, 37,563.89 and 15,283.47 is: 21,091.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,220.41 : 37,563.89 = 15,283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,220.41/37,563.89 = 15,283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,220.41x = 37,563.89 × 15,283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,220.41x = 574,106,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,106,509.48/27,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.03

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