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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,515.72, 41,236.62 and 15,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,515.72, 41,236.62 and 15,017.02 is: 22,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,515.72 : 41,236.62 = 15,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,515.72/41,236.62 = 15,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,515.72x = 41,236.62 × 15,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,515.72x = 619,251,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,251,147.27/27,515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.36

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