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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,184.53, 37,514.70 and 15,247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,184.53, 37,514.70 and 15,247.83 is: 21,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,184.53 : 37,514.70 = 15,247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,184.53/37,514.70 = 15,247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,184.53x = 37,514.70 × 15,247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,184.53x = 572,017,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,017,768.10/27,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.03

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