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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,222.38, 37,563.84 and 15,284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,222.38, 37,563.84 and 15,284.06 is: 21,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,222.38 : 37,563.84 = 15,284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,222.38/37,563.84 = 15,284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,222.38x = 37,563.84 × 15,284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,222.38x = 574,127,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,127,796.57/27,222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.29

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