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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.84, 37,467.90 and 15,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.84, 37,467.90 and 15,214.68 is: 20,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.84 : 37,467.90 = 15,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.84/37,467.90 = 15,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.84x = 37,467.90 × 15,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.84x = 570,062,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,062,108.77/27,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.11

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