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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,767.13, 41,632.14 and 15,292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,767.13, 41,632.14 and 15,292.98 is: 22,929.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,767.13 : 41,632.14 = 15,292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,767.13/41,632.14 = 15,292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,767.13x = 41,632.14 × 15,292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,767.13x = 636,679,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,679,484.38/27,767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,929.25

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