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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,511.65, 37,966.46 and 15,574.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,511.65, 37,966.46 and 15,574.73 is: 21,493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,511.65 : 37,966.46 = 15,574.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,511.65/37,966.46 = 15,574.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,511.65x = 37,966.46 × 15,574.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,511.65x = 591,317,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,317,095.85/27,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.33

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