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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,514.67, 41,272.63 and 15,583.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,514.67, 41,272.63 and 15,583.19 is: 23,375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,514.67 : 41,272.63 = 15,583.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,514.67/41,272.63 = 15,583.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,514.67x = 41,272.63 × 15,583.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,514.67x = 643,159,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,159,235.09/27,514.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,375.14

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