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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,220.42, 37,563.21 and 15,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,220.42, 37,563.21 and 15,284.26 is: 21,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,220.42 : 37,563.21 = 15,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,220.42/37,563.21 = 15,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,220.42x = 37,563.21 × 15,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,220.42x = 574,125,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,125,915.03/27,220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.74

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