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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.01, 37,967.49 and 15,575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.01, 37,967.49 and 15,575.13 is: 21,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.01 : 37,967.49 = 15,575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.01/37,967.49 = 15,575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.01x = 37,967.49 × 15,575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.01x = 591,348,592.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,348,592.52/27,512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,494.20

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