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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,175.64, 37,502.55 and 15,239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,175.64, 37,502.55 and 15,239.16 is: 21,030.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,175.64 : 37,502.55 = 15,239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,175.64/37,502.55 = 15,239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,175.64x = 37,502.55 × 15,239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,175.64x = 571,507,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,507,359.86/27,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.14

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