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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,143.70, 37,459.05 and 15,206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,143.70, 37,459.05 and 15,206.79 is: 20,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,143.70 : 37,459.05 = 15,206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,143.70/37,459.05 = 15,206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,143.70x = 37,459.05 × 15,206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,143.70x = 569,631,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,631,906.95/27,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.79

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