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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.69, 37,621.02 and 15,162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.69, 37,621.02 and 15,162.21 is: 20,922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.69 : 37,621.02 = 15,162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.69/37,621.02 = 15,162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.69x = 37,621.02 × 15,162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.69x = 570,417,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,417,729.84/27,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.25

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