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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,357.04, 41,006.92 and 15,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,357.04, 41,006.92 and 15,496 is: 23,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,357.04 : 41,006.92 = 15,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,357.04/41,006.92 = 15,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,357.04x = 41,006.92 × 15,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,357.04x = 635,443,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,443,232.32/27,357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.78

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