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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,152.51, 37,467.92 and 15,213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,152.51, 37,467.92 and 15,213.30 is: 20,992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,152.51 : 37,467.92 = 15,213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,152.51/37,467.92 = 15,213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,152.51x = 37,467.92 × 15,213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,152.51x = 570,010,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,010,631.27/27,152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.93

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