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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.55, 37,984.38 and 15,590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.55, 37,984.38 and 15,590.36 is: 21,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.55 : 37,984.38 = 15,590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.55/37,984.38 = 15,590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.55x = 37,984.38 × 15,590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.55x = 592,189,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,189,890.70/27,524.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.97

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