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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.76, 37,568.76 and 15,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.76, 37,568.76 and 15,901.04 is: 21,943.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.76 : 37,568.76 = 15,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.76/37,568.76 = 15,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.76x = 37,568.76 × 15,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.76x = 597,382,355.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,382,355.51/27,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.42

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