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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.07, 37,555.08 and 15,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.07, 37,555.08 and 15,277.10 is: 21,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.07 : 37,555.08 = 15,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.07/37,555.08 = 15,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.07x = 37,555.08 × 15,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.07x = 573,732,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,732,524.89/27,214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.21

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