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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,513.72, 41,233.62 and 15,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,513.72, 41,233.62 and 15,015.02 is: 22,502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,513.72 : 41,233.62 = 15,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,513.72/41,233.62 = 15,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,513.72x = 41,233.62 × 15,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,513.72x = 619,123,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,123,628.97/27,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.36

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