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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,295.74, 37,667.52 and 15,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,295.74, 37,667.52 and 15,196.14 is: 20,970.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,295.74 : 37,667.52 = 15,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,295.74/37,667.52 = 15,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,295.74x = 37,667.52 × 15,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,295.74x = 572,400,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,400,907.37/27,295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.34

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