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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,083.39, 37,376.99 and 15,147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,083.39, 37,376.99 and 15,147.84 is: 20,905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,083.39 : 37,376.99 = 15,147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,083.39/37,376.99 = 15,147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,083.39x = 37,376.99 × 15,147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,083.39x = 566,180,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,180,702.07/27,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.09

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