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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,337.59, 41,023.67 and 15,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,337.59, 41,023.67 and 15,673.59 is: 23,520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,337.59 : 41,023.67 = 15,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,337.59/41,023.67 = 15,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,337.59x = 41,023.67 × 15,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,337.59x = 642,988,105.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,988,105.51/27,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,520.29

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