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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,053.71, 37,333.40 and 15,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,053.71, 37,333.40 and 15,117.14 is: 20,861.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,053.71 : 37,333.40 = 15,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,053.71/37,333.40 = 15,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,053.71x = 37,333.40 × 15,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,053.71x = 564,374,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,374,252.22/27,053.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,861.25

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