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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,414.22, 41,092.44 and 15,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,414.22, 41,092.44 and 15,553.12 is: 23,313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,414.22 : 41,092.44 = 15,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,414.22/41,092.44 = 15,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,414.22x = 41,092.44 × 15,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,414.22x = 639,115,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,115,650.41/27,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,313.29

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