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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,215.88, 37,556.71 and 15,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,215.88, 37,556.71 and 15,278.98 is: 21,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,215.88 : 37,556.71 = 15,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,215.88/37,556.71 = 15,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,215.88x = 37,556.71 × 15,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,215.88x = 573,828,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,828,220.96/27,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.32

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