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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.36, 37,623.22 and 15,163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.36, 37,623.22 and 15,163.95 is: 20,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.36 : 37,623.22 = 15,163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.36/37,623.22 = 15,163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.36x = 37,623.22 × 15,163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.36x = 570,516,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,516,626.92/27,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.13

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