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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.52, 37,986.19 and 15,589.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.52, 37,986.19 and 15,589.98 is: 21,515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.52 : 37,986.19 = 15,589.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.52/37,986.19 = 15,589.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.52x = 37,986.19 × 15,589.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.52x = 592,203,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,203,864.43/27,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.50

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