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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,521.28, 37,983.40 and 15,422.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,521.28, 37,983.40 and 15,422.58 is: 21,285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,521.28 : 37,983.40 = 15,422.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,521.28/37,983.40 = 15,422.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,521.28x = 37,983.40 × 15,422.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,521.28x = 585,802,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,802,025.17/27,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.42

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