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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,227.61, 37,575.63 and 15,293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,227.61, 37,575.63 and 15,293.07 is: 21,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,227.61 : 37,575.63 = 15,293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,227.61/37,575.63 = 15,293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,227.61x = 37,575.63 × 15,293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,227.61x = 574,646,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,646,739.88/27,227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.29

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