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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,338.89, 41,008.33 and 15,643.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,338.89, 41,008.33 and 15,643.84 is: 23,465.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,338.89 : 41,008.33 = 15,643.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,338.89/41,008.33 = 15,643.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,338.89x = 41,008.33 × 15,643.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,338.89x = 641,527,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,527,670.22/27,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,465.76

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