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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.23, 37,466.88 and 15,213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.23, 37,466.88 and 15,213.50 is: 20,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.23 : 37,466.88 = 15,213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.23/37,466.88 = 15,213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.23x = 37,466.88 × 15,213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.23x = 570,002,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,002,378.88/27,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.38

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