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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.57, 37,557.06 and 15,115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.57, 37,557.06 and 15,115.25 is: 20,859.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.57 : 37,557.06 = 15,115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.57/37,557.06 = 15,115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.57x = 37,557.06 × 15,115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.57x = 567,684,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,684,246.52/27,214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,859.57

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