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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,216.65, 37,556.38 and 15,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,216.65, 37,556.38 and 15,277.25 is: 21,081.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,216.65 : 37,556.38 = 15,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,216.65/37,556.38 = 15,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,216.65x = 37,556.38 × 15,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,216.65x = 573,758,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,758,206.36/27,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,081.15

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