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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,572.63, 41,293.13 and 15,861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,572.63, 41,293.13 and 15,861.24 is: 23,754.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,572.63 : 41,293.13 = 15,861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,572.63/41,293.13 = 15,861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,572.63x = 41,293.13 × 15,861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,572.63x = 654,960,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,960,165.98/27,572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,754.00

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