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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,486.96, 41,197.64 and 15,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,486.96, 41,197.64 and 15,010.13 is: 22,497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,486.96 : 41,197.64 = 15,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,486.96/41,197.64 = 15,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,486.96x = 41,197.64 × 15,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,486.96x = 618,381,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,381,651.05/27,486.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,497.27

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