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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,151.57, 37,470.72 and 15,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,151.57, 37,470.72 and 15,218.76 is: 21,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,151.57 : 37,470.72 = 15,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,151.57/37,470.72 = 15,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,151.57x = 37,470.72 × 15,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,151.57x = 570,257,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,257,894.71/27,151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.76

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