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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,155.52, 37,475.46 and 15,216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,155.52, 37,475.46 and 15,216.12 is: 20,998.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,155.52 : 37,475.46 = 15,216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,155.52/37,475.46 = 15,216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,155.52x = 37,475.46 × 15,216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,155.52x = 570,231,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,231,096.42/27,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.72

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