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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,774.91, 41,668.29 and 15,934.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,774.91, 41,668.29 and 15,934.13 is: 23,904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,774.91 : 41,668.29 = 15,934.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,774.91/41,668.29 = 15,934.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,774.91x = 41,668.29 × 15,934.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,774.91x = 663,947,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,947,897.65/27,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,904.59

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