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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,225.06, 37,571.50 and 15,290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,225.06, 37,571.50 and 15,290.52 is: 21,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,225.06 : 37,571.50 = 15,290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,225.06/37,571.50 = 15,290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,225.06x = 37,571.50 × 15,290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,225.06x = 574,487,772.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,487,772.18/27,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.43

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