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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,515.72, 37,970.96 and 15,580.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,515.72, 37,970.96 and 15,580.19 is: 21,500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,515.72 : 37,970.96 = 15,580.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,515.72/37,970.96 = 15,580.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,515.72x = 37,970.96 × 15,580.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,515.72x = 591,594,503.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,594,503.53/27,515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,500.24

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