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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,652.56, 41,427.68 and 15,153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,652.56, 41,427.68 and 15,153.99 is: 22,702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,652.56 : 41,427.68 = 15,153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,652.56/41,427.68 = 15,153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,652.56x = 41,427.68 × 15,153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,652.56x = 627,794,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,794,572.67/27,652.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,702.95

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