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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,191.56, 37,523.78 and 15,091.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,191.56, 37,523.78 and 15,091.33 is: 20,825.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,191.56 : 37,523.78 = 15,091.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,191.56/37,523.78 = 15,091.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,191.56x = 37,523.78 × 15,091.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,191.56x = 566,283,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,283,849.33/27,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,825.72

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