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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,499.44, 37,947.42 and 15,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,499.44, 37,947.42 and 15,564 is: 21,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,499.44 : 37,947.42 = 15,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,499.44/37,947.42 = 15,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,499.44x = 37,947.42 × 15,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,499.44x = 590,613,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,613,644.88/27,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.30

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