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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,154.74, 37,475.36 and 15,218.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,154.74, 37,475.36 and 15,218.89 is: 21,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,154.74 : 37,475.36 = 15,218.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,154.74/37,475.36 = 15,218.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,154.74x = 37,475.36 × 15,218.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,154.74x = 570,333,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,333,268.84/27,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.08

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