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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.52, 37,553.14 and 15,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.52, 37,553.14 and 15,279.16 is: 21,083.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.52 : 37,553.14 = 15,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.52/37,553.14 = 15,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.52x = 37,553.14 × 15,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.52x = 573,780,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,780,434.56/27,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.61

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