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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.30, 37,566.11 and 15,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.30, 37,566.11 and 15,284.36 is: 21,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.30 : 37,566.11 = 15,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.30/37,566.11 = 15,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.30x = 37,566.11 × 15,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.30x = 574,174,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,174,081.17/27,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.27

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