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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,341.28, 41,011.92 and 15,646.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,341.28, 41,011.92 and 15,646.37 is: 23,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,341.28 : 41,011.92 = 15,646.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,341.28/41,011.92 = 15,646.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,341.28x = 41,011.92 × 15,646.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,341.28x = 641,687,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,687,469.67/27,341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,469.55

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