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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.83, 41,315.91 and 15,854.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.83, 41,315.91 and 15,854.43 is: 23,762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.83 : 41,315.91 = 15,854.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.83/41,315.91 = 15,854.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.83x = 41,315.91 × 15,854.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.83x = 655,040,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,040,202.98/27,565.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,762.76

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