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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,296.74, 37,668.90 and 15,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,296.74, 37,668.90 and 15,197.14 is: 20,971.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,296.74 : 37,668.90 = 15,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,296.74/37,668.90 = 15,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,296.74x = 37,668.90 × 15,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,296.74x = 572,459,546.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,459,546.95/27,296.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,971.72

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