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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,205.51, 37,544.28 and 15,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,205.51, 37,544.28 and 15,269.75 is: 21,072.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,205.51 : 37,544.28 = 15,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,205.51/37,544.28 = 15,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,205.51x = 37,544.28 × 15,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,205.51x = 573,291,769.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,291,769.53/27,205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.63

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