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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,333.06, 37,720.02 and 15,233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,333.06, 37,720.02 and 15,233.21 is: 21,022.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,333.06 : 37,720.02 = 15,233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,333.06/37,720.02 = 15,233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,333.06x = 37,720.02 × 15,233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,333.06x = 574,596,797.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,596,797.26/27,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.04

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