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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,220.92, 37,563.66 and 15,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,220.92, 37,563.66 and 15,284.04 is: 21,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,220.92 : 37,563.66 = 15,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,220.92/37,563.66 = 15,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,220.92x = 37,563.66 × 15,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,220.92x = 574,124,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,124,481.99/27,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.30

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