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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,508.62, 41,225.13 and 14,995.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,508.62, 41,225.13 and 14,995.74 is: 22,473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,508.62 : 41,225.13 = 14,995.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,508.62/41,225.13 = 14,995.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,508.62x = 41,225.13 × 14,995.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,508.62x = 618,201,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,201,330.95/27,508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.00

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