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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,183.26, 37,509.90 and 15,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,183.26, 37,509.90 and 15,244.14 is: 21,035.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,183.26 : 37,509.90 = 15,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,183.26/37,509.90 = 15,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,183.26x = 37,509.90 × 15,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,183.26x = 571,806,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,806,166.99/27,183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,035.23

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