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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,507.74, 37,954.37 and 15,568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,507.74, 37,954.37 and 15,568.47 is: 21,480.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,507.74 : 37,954.37 = 15,568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,507.74/37,954.37 = 15,568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,507.74x = 37,954.37 × 15,568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,507.74x = 590,891,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,891,509.64/27,507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,480.92

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