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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.96, 41,581.98 and 15,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.96, 41,581.98 and 15,219 is: 22,833.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.96 : 41,581.98 = 15,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.96/41,581.98 = 15,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.96x = 41,581.98 × 15,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.96x = 632,836,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,836,153.62/27,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.74

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