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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,521.73, 37,979.22 and 15,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,521.73, 37,979.22 and 15,586.20 is: 21,508.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,521.73 : 37,979.22 = 15,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,521.73/37,979.22 = 15,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,521.73x = 37,979.22 × 15,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,521.73x = 591,951,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,951,718.76/27,521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,508.52

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