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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.52, 41,426.94 and 15,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.52, 41,426.94 and 15,127.66 is: 22,694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.52 : 41,426.94 = 15,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.52/41,426.94 = 15,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.52x = 41,426.94 × 15,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.52x = 626,692,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,692,771.67/27,614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.32

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