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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,207.97, 37,546.96 and 15,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,207.97, 37,546.96 and 15,271.32 is: 21,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,207.97 : 37,546.96 = 15,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,207.97/37,546.96 = 15,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,207.97x = 37,546.96 × 15,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,207.97x = 573,391,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,391,561.24/27,207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.40

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