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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,182.70, 37,513.73 and 15,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,182.70, 37,513.73 and 15,246.70 is: 21,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,182.70 : 37,513.73 = 15,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,182.70/37,513.73 = 15,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,182.70x = 37,513.73 × 15,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,182.70x = 571,960,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,960,531.52/27,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.34

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