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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,209.58, 37,547.16 and 15,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,209.58, 37,547.16 and 15,270.62 is: 21,072.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,209.58 : 37,547.16 = 15,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,209.58/37,547.16 = 15,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,209.58x = 37,547.16 × 15,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,209.58x = 573,368,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,368,224.70/27,209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.29

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