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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,520.73, 37,977.84 and 15,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,520.73, 37,977.84 and 15,585.20 is: 21,507.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,520.73 : 37,977.84 = 15,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,520.73/37,977.84 = 15,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,520.73x = 37,977.84 × 15,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,520.73x = 591,892,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,892,231.97/27,520.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,507.14

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