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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.27, 37,985.84 and 15,589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.27, 37,985.84 and 15,589.73 is: 21,515.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.27 : 37,985.84 = 15,589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.27/37,985.84 = 15,589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.27x = 37,985.84 × 15,589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.27x = 592,188,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,188,989.42/27,524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.16

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