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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,193.08, 37,525.83 and 15,256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,193.08, 37,525.83 and 15,256.14 is: 21,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,193.08 : 37,525.83 = 15,256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,193.08/37,525.83 = 15,256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,193.08x = 37,525.83 × 15,256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,193.08x = 572,499,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,499,316.10/27,193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.13

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