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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.01, 37,566.18 and 15,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.01, 37,566.18 and 15,901.38 is: 21,934.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.01 : 37,566.18 = 15,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.01/37,566.18 = 15,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.01x = 37,566.18 × 15,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.01x = 597,354,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,354,103.33/27,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,934.93

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