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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,458.15, 37,893.83 and 15,522.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,458.15, 37,893.83 and 15,522.53 is: 21,421.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,458.15 : 37,893.83 = 15,522.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,458.15/37,893.83 = 15,522.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,458.15x = 37,893.83 × 15,522.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,458.15x = 588,208,130.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,208,130.11/27,458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,421.98

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