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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,106.92, 37,407.21 and 15,170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,106.92, 37,407.21 and 15,170.36 is: 20,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,106.92 : 37,407.21 = 15,170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,106.92/37,407.21 = 15,170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,106.92x = 37,407.21 × 15,170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,106.92x = 567,480,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,480,598.37/27,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,934.90

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