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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,071.06, 37,355.01 and 15,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,071.06, 37,355.01 and 15,134 is: 20,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,071.06 : 37,355.01 = 15,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,071.06/37,355.01 = 15,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,071.06x = 37,355.01 × 15,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,071.06x = 565,330,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,330,721.34/27,071.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.21

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