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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.40, 37,567.06 and 15,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.40, 37,567.06 and 15,286.48 is: 21,094.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.40 : 37,567.06 = 15,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.40/37,567.06 = 15,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.40x = 37,567.06 × 15,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.40x = 574,268,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,268,111.35/27,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.65

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