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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,100.69, 37,398.98 and 15,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,100.69, 37,398.98 and 15,164 is: 20,926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,100.69 : 37,398.98 = 15,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,100.69/37,398.98 = 15,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,100.69x = 37,398.98 × 15,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,100.69x = 567,118,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,118,132.72/27,100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,926.34

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