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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,459.93, 37,896.63 and 15,523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,459.93, 37,896.63 and 15,523.36 is: 21,423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,459.93 : 37,896.63 = 15,523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,459.93/37,896.63 = 15,523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,459.93x = 37,896.63 × 15,523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,459.93x = 588,283,030.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,283,030.28/27,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.33

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