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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.96, 37,569.48 and 15,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.96, 37,569.48 and 15,286.60 is: 21,095.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.96 : 37,569.48 = 15,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.96/37,569.48 = 15,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.96x = 37,569.48 × 15,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.96x = 574,309,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,309,612.97/27,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.74

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