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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,458.46, 37,894.77 and 15,523.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,458.46, 37,894.77 and 15,523.11 is: 21,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,458.46 : 37,894.77 = 15,523.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,458.46/37,894.77 = 15,523.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,458.46x = 37,894.77 × 15,523.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,458.46x = 588,244,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,244,683.13/27,458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.08

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