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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,226.53, 37,574.28 and 15,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,226.53, 37,574.28 and 15,287.94 is: 21,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,226.53 : 37,574.28 = 15,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,226.53/37,574.28 = 15,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,226.53x = 37,574.28 × 15,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,226.53x = 574,433,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,433,338.18/27,226.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.29

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