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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,147.33, 37,464.39 and 15,210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,147.33, 37,464.39 and 15,210.77 is: 20,991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,147.33 : 37,464.39 = 15,210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,147.33/37,464.39 = 15,210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,147.33x = 37,464.39 × 15,210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,147.33x = 569,862,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,862,032.16/27,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,991.46

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