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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,464.64, 37,903.32 and 15,528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,464.64, 37,903.32 and 15,528.22 is: 21,430.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464.64 : 37,903.32 = 15,528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464.64/37,903.32 = 15,528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464.64x = 37,903.32 × 15,528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464.64x = 588,571,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,571,091.69/27,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.14

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