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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.20, 37,895.33 and 15,523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.20, 37,895.33 and 15,523.65 is: 21,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.20 : 37,895.33 = 15,523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.20/37,895.33 = 15,523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.20x = 37,895.33 × 15,523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.20x = 588,273,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,273,572.46/27,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.55

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