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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,222.92, 37,566.42 and 15,286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,222.92, 37,566.42 and 15,286.04 is: 21,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,222.92 : 37,566.42 = 15,286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,222.92/37,566.42 = 15,286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,222.92x = 37,566.42 × 15,286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,222.92x = 574,241,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,241,798.78/27,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.06

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