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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,152.97, 37,469.06 and 15,214.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,152.97, 37,469.06 and 15,214.00 is: 20,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,152.97 : 37,469.06 = 15,214.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,152.97/37,469.06 = 15,214.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,152.97x = 37,469.06 × 15,214.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,152.97x = 570,054,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,054,299.00/27,152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.18

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