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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,156.35, 37,473.71 and 15,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,156.35, 37,473.71 and 15,217.38 is: 20,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,156.35 : 37,473.71 = 15,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,156.35/37,473.71 = 15,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,156.35x = 37,473.71 × 15,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,156.35x = 570,251,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,251,608.99/27,156.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,998.83

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