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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,171.84, 37,497.96 and 15,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,171.84, 37,497.96 and 15,236.28 is: 21,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,171.84 : 37,497.96 = 15,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,171.84/37,497.96 = 15,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,171.84x = 37,497.96 × 15,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,171.84x = 571,329,417.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,329,417.99/27,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,026.53

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