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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,152.67, 37,470.33 and 15,216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,152.67, 37,470.33 and 15,216.24 is: 20,998.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,152.67 : 37,470.33 = 15,216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,152.67/37,470.33 = 15,216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,152.67x = 37,470.33 × 15,216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,152.67x = 570,157,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,157,534.16/27,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.21

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