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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.02, 37,894.49 and 15,523.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.02, 37,894.49 and 15,523.67 is: 21,423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.02 : 37,894.49 = 15,523.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.02/37,894.49 = 15,523.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.02x = 37,894.49 × 15,523.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.02x = 588,261,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,261,290.49/27,459.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.25

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