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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.23, 37,453.08 and 15,203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.23, 37,453.08 and 15,203.49 is: 20,980.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.23 : 37,453.08 = 15,203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.23/37,453.08 = 15,203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.23x = 37,453.08 × 15,203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.23x = 569,417,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,417,527.25/27,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.57

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