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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,588.94, 41,401.58 and 15,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,588.94, 41,401.58 and 15,117.72 is: 22,686.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,588.94 : 41,401.58 = 15,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,588.94/41,401.58 = 15,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,588.94x = 41,401.58 × 15,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,588.94x = 625,897,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,897,494.00/27,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.54

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