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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,463.67, 37,893.07 and 15,526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,463.67, 37,893.07 and 15,526.76 is: 21,423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,463.67 : 37,893.07 = 15,526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,463.67/37,893.07 = 15,526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,463.67x = 37,893.07 × 15,526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,463.67x = 588,356,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,356,346.16/27,463.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.07

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