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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,157.06, 37,471.98 and 15,220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,157.06, 37,471.98 and 15,220.90 is: 21,002.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,157.06 : 37,471.98 = 15,220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,157.06/37,471.98 = 15,220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,157.06x = 37,471.98 × 15,220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,157.06x = 570,357,260.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,357,260.38/27,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.17

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