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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,808.65, 41,694.55 and 15,334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,808.65, 41,694.55 and 15,334.65 is: 22,991.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,808.65 : 41,694.55 = 15,334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,808.65/41,694.55 = 15,334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,808.65x = 41,694.55 × 15,334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,808.65x = 639,371,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,371,292.82/27,808.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.81

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