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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.31, 37,499.96 and 15,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.31, 37,499.96 and 15,237.38 is: 21,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.31 : 37,499.96 = 15,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.31/37,499.96 = 15,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.31x = 37,499.96 × 15,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.31x = 571,401,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,401,272.35/27,174.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,027.26

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