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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,053.16, 37,333.55 and 15,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,053.16, 37,333.55 and 15,117 is: 20,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,053.16 : 37,333.55 = 15,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,053.16/37,333.55 = 15,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,053.16x = 37,333.55 × 15,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,053.16x = 564,371,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,371,199.77/27,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,861.56

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