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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.83, 37,497.67 and 15,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.83, 37,497.67 and 15,075.28 is: 20,804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.83 : 37,497.67 = 15,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.83/37,497.67 = 15,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.83x = 37,497.67 × 15,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.83x = 565,287,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,287,789.19/27,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,804.95

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