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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,114.24, 37,416.96 and 15,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,114.24, 37,416.96 and 15,177 is: 20,943.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,114.24 : 37,416.96 = 15,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,114.24/37,416.96 = 15,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,114.24x = 37,416.96 × 15,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,114.24x = 567,877,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,877,201.92/27,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.87

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