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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,133.81, 37,445.17 and 15,197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,133.81, 37,445.17 and 15,197.12 is: 20,972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,133.81 : 37,445.17 = 15,197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,133.81/37,445.17 = 15,197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,133.81x = 37,445.17 × 15,197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,133.81x = 569,058,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,058,741.91/27,133.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.31

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