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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,502.91, 37,946.36 and 15,566.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,502.91, 37,946.36 and 15,566.00 is: 21,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,502.91 : 37,946.36 = 15,566.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,502.91/37,946.36 = 15,566.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,502.91x = 37,946.36 × 15,566.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,502.91x = 590,672,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,672,888.94/27,502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,476.74

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