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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,236.18, 37,581.84 and 15,297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,236.18, 37,581.84 and 15,297.23 is: 21,107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,236.18 : 37,581.84 = 15,297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,236.18/37,581.84 = 15,297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,236.18x = 37,581.84 × 15,297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,236.18x = 574,898,144.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,898,144.26/27,236.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.88

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