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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,140.74, 37,454.88 and 15,206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,140.74, 37,454.88 and 15,206.65 is: 20,985.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,140.74 : 37,454.88 = 15,206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,140.74/37,454.88 = 15,206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,140.74x = 37,454.88 × 15,206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,140.74x = 569,563,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,563,250.95/27,140.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.55

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