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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,510, 41,265 and 15,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,510, 41,265 and 15,198 is: 22,797

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,510 : 41,265 = 15,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,510/41,265 = 15,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,510x = 41,265 × 15,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,510x = 627,145,470
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,145,470/27,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,797

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