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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,803.40, 41,686.67 and 15,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,803.40, 41,686.67 and 15,329.40 is: 22,983.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,803.40 : 41,686.67 = 15,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,803.40/41,686.67 = 15,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,803.40x = 41,686.67 × 15,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,803.40x = 639,031,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,031,562.45/27,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.94

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