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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,182.54, 40,767.06 and 15,341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,182.54, 40,767.06 and 15,341.51 is: 23,008.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,182.54 : 40,767.06 = 15,341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,182.54/40,767.06 = 15,341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,182.54x = 40,767.06 × 15,341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,182.54x = 625,428,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,428,258.66/27,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,008.46

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