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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,183.18, 37,512.62 and 15,246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,183.18, 37,512.62 and 15,246.51 is: 21,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,183.18 : 37,512.62 = 15,246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,183.18/37,512.62 = 15,246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,183.18x = 37,512.62 × 15,246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,183.18x = 571,936,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,936,459.72/27,183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.09

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