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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,825.96, 41,721.36 and 15,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,825.96, 41,721.36 and 15,354.68 is: 23,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,825.96 : 41,721.36 = 15,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,825.96/41,721.36 = 15,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,825.96x = 41,721.36 × 15,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,825.96x = 640,618,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,618,131.96/27,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,022.32

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