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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,246.98, 37,602.43 and 15,147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,246.98, 37,602.43 and 15,147.71 is: 20,904.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,246.98 : 37,602.43 = 15,147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,246.98/37,602.43 = 15,147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,246.98x = 37,602.43 × 15,147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,246.98x = 569,590,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,590,620.06/27,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,904.72

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