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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,664.69, 41,538.54 and 15,831.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,664.69, 41,538.54 and 15,831.82 is: 23,771.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,664.69 : 41,538.54 = 15,831.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,664.69/41,538.54 = 15,831.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,664.69x = 41,538.54 × 15,831.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,664.69x = 657,630,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,630,480.65/27,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.48

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