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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,263.99, 37,623.33 and 15,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,263.99, 37,623.33 and 15,164.40 is: 20,926.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,263.99 : 37,623.33 = 15,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,263.99/37,623.33 = 15,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,263.99x = 37,623.33 × 15,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,263.99x = 570,535,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,535,225.45/27,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.33

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