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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.93, 37,469.29 and 15,213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.93, 37,469.29 and 15,213.82 is: 20,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.93 : 37,469.29 = 15,213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.93/37,469.29 = 15,213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.93x = 37,469.29 × 15,213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.93x = 570,051,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,051,099.44/27,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.64

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