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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.96, 37,556.62 and 15,278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.96, 37,556.62 and 15,278.32 is: 21,084.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.96 : 37,556.62 = 15,278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.96/37,556.62 = 15,278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.96x = 37,556.62 × 15,278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.96x = 573,802,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,802,058.48/27,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.07

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