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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,706.10, 41,513.55 and 15,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,706.10, 41,513.55 and 15,998.90 is: 23,972.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,706.10 : 41,513.55 = 15,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,706.10/41,513.55 = 15,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,706.10x = 41,513.55 × 15,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,706.10x = 664,171,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,171,135.10/27,706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,972.02

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