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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,176.73, 37,505.28 and 15,239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,176.73, 37,505.28 and 15,239.36 is: 21,031.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,176.73 : 37,505.28 = 15,239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,176.73/37,505.28 = 15,239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,176.73x = 37,505.28 × 15,239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,176.73x = 571,556,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,556,276.29/27,176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,031.09

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