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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.74, 37,706.01 and 15,224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.74, 37,706.01 and 15,224.03 is: 21,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.74 : 37,706.01 = 15,224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.74/37,706.01 = 15,224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.74x = 37,706.01 × 15,224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.74x = 574,037,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,037,238.89/27,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.50

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