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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,225.11, 37,568.07 and 15,286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,225.11, 37,568.07 and 15,286.11 is: 21,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,225.11 : 37,568.07 = 15,286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,225.11/37,568.07 = 15,286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,225.11x = 37,568.07 × 15,286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,225.11x = 574,269,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,269,650.51/27,225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.38

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