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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,217.62, 37,560.06 and 15,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,217.62, 37,560.06 and 15,280.92 is: 21,087.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,217.62 : 37,560.06 = 15,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,217.62/37,560.06 = 15,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,217.62x = 37,560.06 × 15,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,217.62x = 573,952,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,952,272.06/27,217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.53

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