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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.92, 37,985.28 and 15,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.92, 37,985.28 and 15,588 is: 21,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.92 : 37,985.28 = 15,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.92/37,985.28 = 15,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.92x = 37,985.28 × 15,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.92x = 592,114,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,114,544.64/27,524.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.94

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