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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,149.92, 37,466.87 and 15,213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,149.92, 37,466.87 and 15,213.34 is: 20,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,149.92 : 37,466.87 = 15,213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,149.92/37,466.87 = 15,213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,149.92x = 37,466.87 × 15,213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,149.92x = 569,996,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,996,232.05/27,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.40

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