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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.21, 37,622.23 and 15,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.21, 37,622.23 and 15,327.66 is: 21,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.21 : 37,622.23 = 15,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.21/37,622.23 = 15,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.21x = 37,622.23 × 15,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.21x = 576,660,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,660,749.88/27,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.61

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