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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.74, 37,467.98 and 15,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.74, 37,467.98 and 15,214.16 is: 20,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.74 : 37,467.98 = 15,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.74/37,467.98 = 15,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.74x = 37,467.98 × 15,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.74x = 570,043,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,043,917.25/27,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.52

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