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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,127.14, 37,433.03 and 15,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,127.14, 37,433.03 and 15,187.94 is: 20,957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,127.14 : 37,433.03 = 15,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,127.14/37,433.03 = 15,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,127.14x = 37,433.03 × 15,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,127.14x = 568,530,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,530,350.55/27,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.99

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