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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,710.46, 41,575.23 and 15,214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,710.46, 41,575.23 and 15,214.47 is: 22,826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,710.46 : 41,575.23 = 15,214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,710.46/41,575.23 = 15,214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,710.46x = 41,575.23 × 15,214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,710.46x = 632,545,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,545,089.58/27,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.94

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