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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,147.84, 37,465.08 and 15,211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,147.84, 37,465.08 and 15,211.26 is: 20,992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,147.84 : 37,465.08 = 15,211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,147.84/37,465.08 = 15,211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,147.84x = 37,465.08 × 15,211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,147.84x = 569,891,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,891,072.80/27,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.13

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