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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,106.57, 37,407.58 and 15,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,106.57, 37,407.58 and 15,171.22 is: 20,936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,106.57 : 37,407.58 = 15,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,106.57/37,407.58 = 15,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,106.57x = 37,407.58 × 15,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,106.57x = 567,518,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,518,549.99/27,106.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,936.57

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