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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,134.76, 37,447.38 and 15,197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,134.76, 37,447.38 and 15,197.40 is: 20,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,134.76 : 37,447.38 = 15,197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,134.76/37,447.38 = 15,197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,134.76x = 37,447.38 × 15,197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,134.76x = 569,102,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,102,812.81/27,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.20

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