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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,154.10, 37,470.61 and 15,215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,154.10, 37,470.61 and 15,215.13 is: 20,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,154.10 : 37,470.61 = 15,215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,154.10/37,470.61 = 15,215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,154.10x = 37,470.61 × 15,215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,154.10x = 570,120,164.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,120,164.29/27,154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.73

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