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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.57, 37,555.77 and 15,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.57, 37,555.77 and 15,277.60 is: 21,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.57 : 37,555.77 = 15,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.57/37,555.77 = 15,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.57x = 37,555.77 × 15,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.57x = 573,761,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,761,843.97/27,214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.90

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