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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,224.67, 37,569.90 and 15,289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,224.67, 37,569.90 and 15,289.05 is: 21,098.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,224.67 : 37,569.90 = 15,289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,224.67/37,569.90 = 15,289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,224.67x = 37,569.90 × 15,289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,224.67x = 574,408,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,408,079.60/27,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.81

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