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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,154.18, 37,473.69 and 15,218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,154.18, 37,473.69 and 15,218.02 is: 21,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,154.18 : 37,473.69 = 15,218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,154.18/37,473.69 = 15,218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,154.18x = 37,473.69 × 15,218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,154.18x = 570,275,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,275,363.89/27,154.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,001.38

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