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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.14, 37,967.06 and 15,575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.14, 37,967.06 and 15,575.22 is: 21,493.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.14 : 37,967.06 = 15,575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.14/37,967.06 = 15,575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.14x = 37,967.06 × 15,575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.14x = 591,345,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,345,312.25/27,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,493.98

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