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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.58, 37,569.54 and 15,900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.58, 37,569.54 and 15,900.32 is: 21,943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.58 : 37,569.54 = 15,900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.58/37,569.54 = 15,900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.58x = 37,569.54 × 15,900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.58x = 597,367,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,367,708.25/27,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.03

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