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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,212.97, 37,551.81 and 15,273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,212.97, 37,551.81 and 15,273.99 is: 21,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,212.97 : 37,551.81 = 15,273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,212.97/37,551.81 = 15,273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,212.97x = 37,551.81 × 15,273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,212.97x = 573,565,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,565,970.42/27,212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,076.93

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