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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,257.06, 37,613.84 and 15,157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,257.06, 37,613.84 and 15,157.46 is: 20,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,257.06 : 37,613.84 = 15,157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,257.06/37,613.84 = 15,157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,257.06x = 37,613.84 × 15,157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,257.06x = 570,130,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,130,275.25/27,257.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.79

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