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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,213.09, 37,556.22 and 15,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,213.09, 37,556.22 and 15,277.20 is: 21,083.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,213.09 : 37,556.22 = 15,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,213.09/37,556.22 = 15,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,213.09x = 37,556.22 × 15,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,213.09x = 573,753,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,753,884.18/27,213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.75

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