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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,773.67, 41,660.51 and 15,287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,773.67, 41,660.51 and 15,287.27 is: 22,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,773.67 : 41,660.51 = 15,287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,773.67/41,660.51 = 15,287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,773.67x = 41,660.51 × 15,287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,773.67x = 636,875,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,875,179.97/27,773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.90

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