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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,151.62, 37,470.60 and 15,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,151.62, 37,470.60 and 15,214.26 is: 20,996.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,151.62 : 37,470.60 = 15,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,151.62/37,470.60 = 15,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,151.62x = 37,470.60 × 15,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,151.62x = 570,087,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,087,450.76/27,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.44

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