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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.17, 37,502.62 and 15,239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.17, 37,502.62 and 15,239.47 is: 21,030.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.17 : 37,502.62 = 15,239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.17/37,502.62 = 15,239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.17x = 37,502.62 × 15,239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.17x = 571,520,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,520,052.41/27,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,030.19

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