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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.28, 37,555.56 and 15,277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.28, 37,555.56 and 15,277.62 is: 21,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.28 : 37,555.56 = 15,277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.28/37,555.56 = 15,277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.28x = 37,555.56 × 15,277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.28x = 573,759,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,759,310.40/27,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.02

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