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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,183.11, 37,514.56 and 15,247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,183.11, 37,514.56 and 15,247.22 is: 21,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,183.11 : 37,514.56 = 15,247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,183.11/37,514.56 = 15,247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,183.11x = 37,514.56 × 15,247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,183.11x = 571,992,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,992,749.52/27,183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.21

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