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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,460.83, 37,897.57 and 15,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,460.83, 37,897.57 and 15,525.27 is: 21,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,460.83 : 37,897.57 = 15,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,460.83/37,897.57 = 15,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,460.83x = 37,897.57 × 15,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,460.83x = 588,370,006.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,370,006.59/27,460.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.79

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