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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,461.55, 37,897.83 and 15,197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,461.55, 37,897.83 and 15,197.09 is: 20,972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,461.55 : 37,897.83 = 15,197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,461.55/37,897.83 = 15,197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,461.55x = 37,897.83 × 15,197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,461.55x = 575,936,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,936,828.06/27,461.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.48

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