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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,146.69, 37,466.39 and 15,210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,146.69, 37,466.39 and 15,210.84 is: 20,993.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,146.69 : 37,466.39 = 15,210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,146.69/37,466.39 = 15,210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,146.69x = 37,466.39 × 15,210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,146.69x = 569,895,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,895,187.61/27,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,993.18

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