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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,559.70, 38,033.49 and 15,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,559.70, 38,033.49 and 15,624.50 is: 21,562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,559.70 : 38,033.49 = 15,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,559.70/38,033.49 = 15,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,559.70x = 38,033.49 × 15,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,559.70x = 594,254,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,254,264.51/27,559.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.44

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