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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.83, 41,317.41 and 15,855.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.83, 41,317.41 and 15,855.43 is: 23,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.83 : 41,317.41 = 15,855.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.83/41,317.41 = 15,855.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.83x = 41,317.41 × 15,855.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.83x = 655,105,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,105,302.04/27,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,764.26

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