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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,474.66, 37,916.91 and 15,533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,474.66, 37,916.91 and 15,533.64 is: 21,437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,474.66 : 37,916.91 = 15,533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,474.66/37,916.91 = 15,533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,474.66x = 37,916.91 × 15,533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,474.66x = 588,987,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,987,629.85/27,474.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.49

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