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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,086.40, 37,377.50 and 15,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,086.40, 37,377.50 and 15,147.68 is: 20,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,086.40 : 37,377.50 = 15,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,086.40/37,377.50 = 15,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,086.40x = 37,377.50 × 15,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,086.40x = 566,182,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,182,146.57/27,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.82

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