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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.06, 37,568.73 and 15,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.06, 37,568.73 and 15,288.52 is: 21,098.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.06 : 37,568.73 = 15,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.06/37,568.73 = 15,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.06x = 37,568.73 × 15,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.06x = 574,370,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,370,279.98/27,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.67

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