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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,323.16, 37,706.60 and 15,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,323.16, 37,706.60 and 15,224.46 is: 21,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,323.16 : 37,706.60 = 15,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,323.16/37,706.60 = 15,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,323.16x = 37,706.60 × 15,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,323.16x = 574,062,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,062,623.44/27,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.11

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