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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,502.17, 37,951.84 and 15,566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,502.17, 37,951.84 and 15,566.16 is: 21,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,502.17 : 37,951.84 = 15,566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,502.17/37,951.84 = 15,566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,502.17x = 37,951.84 × 15,566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,502.17x = 590,764,575.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,764,575.51/27,502.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,480.66

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