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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,530.23, 37,994.75 and 15,431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,530.23, 37,994.75 and 15,431.87 is: 21,297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,530.23 : 37,994.75 = 15,431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,530.23/37,994.75 = 15,431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,530.23x = 37,994.75 × 15,431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,530.23x = 586,330,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,330,004.83/27,530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,297.68

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