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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,506.16, 37,958.22 and 15,569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,506.16, 37,958.22 and 15,569.28 is: 21,485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,506.16 : 37,958.22 = 15,569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,506.16/37,958.22 = 15,569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,506.16x = 37,958.22 × 15,569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,506.16x = 590,982,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,982,155.48/27,506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,485.45

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