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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,151.93, 37,470.67 and 15,214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,151.93, 37,470.67 and 15,214.82 is: 20,997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,151.93 : 37,470.67 = 15,214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,151.93/37,470.67 = 15,214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,151.93x = 37,470.67 × 15,214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,151.93x = 570,109,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,109,499.33/27,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.02

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