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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,083.46, 37,375.26 and 15,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,083.46, 37,375.26 and 15,147 is: 20,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,083.46 : 37,375.26 = 15,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,083.46/37,375.26 = 15,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,083.46x = 37,375.26 × 15,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,083.46x = 566,123,063.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,123,063.22/27,083.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.91

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