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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,146.51, 37,461.14 and 15,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,146.51, 37,461.14 and 15,209.24 is: 20,988.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,146.51 : 37,461.14 = 15,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,146.51/37,461.14 = 15,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,146.51x = 37,461.14 × 15,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,146.51x = 569,755,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,755,486.54/27,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.17

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