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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.16, 37,705.22 and 15,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.16, 37,705.22 and 15,223.46 is: 21,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.16 : 37,705.22 = 15,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.16/37,705.22 = 15,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.16x = 37,705.22 × 15,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.16x = 574,003,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,003,998.63/27,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.73

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