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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,084.17, 40,631.73 and 15,998.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,084.17, 40,631.73 and 15,998.82 is: 24,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,084.17 : 40,631.73 = 15,998.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,084.17/40,631.73 = 15,998.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,084.17x = 40,631.73 × 15,998.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,084.17x = 650,059,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,059,522.19/27,084.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.45

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