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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,184.44, 37,513.94 and 15,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,184.44, 37,513.94 and 15,247.52 is: 21,041.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,184.44 : 37,513.94 = 15,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,184.44/37,513.94 = 15,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,184.44x = 37,513.94 × 15,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,184.44x = 571,994,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,994,286.62/27,184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.24

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