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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,534.74, 37,997.61 and 15,600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,534.74, 37,997.61 and 15,600.40 is: 21,528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,534.74 : 37,997.61 = 15,600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,534.74/37,997.61 = 15,600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,534.74x = 37,997.61 × 15,600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,534.74x = 592,777,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,777,761.55/27,534.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.36

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