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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,149.84, 37,466.52 and 15,213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,149.84, 37,466.52 and 15,213.68 is: 20,994.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,149.84 : 37,466.52 = 15,213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,149.84/37,466.52 = 15,213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,149.84x = 37,466.52 × 15,213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,149.84x = 570,003,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,003,645.99/27,149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.73

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