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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.55, 37,899.21 and 15,198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.55, 37,899.21 and 15,198.09 is: 20,973.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.55 : 37,899.21 = 15,198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.55/37,899.21 = 15,198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.55x = 37,899.21 × 15,198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.55x = 575,995,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,995,604.51/27,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.86

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