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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,206.84, 37,547.23 and 15,270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,206.84, 37,547.23 and 15,270.98 is: 21,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,206.84 : 37,547.23 = 15,270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,206.84/37,547.23 = 15,270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,206.84x = 37,547.23 × 15,270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,206.84x = 573,382,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,382,998.39/27,206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.96

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