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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,152.74, 37,472.25 and 15,219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,152.74, 37,472.25 and 15,219.91 is: 21,004.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,152.74 : 37,472.25 = 15,219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,152.74/37,472.25 = 15,219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,152.74x = 37,472.25 × 15,219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,152.74x = 570,324,272.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,324,272.50/27,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.30

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