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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,835.84, 41,687.52 and 15,336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,835.84, 41,687.52 and 15,336.64 is: 22,968.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,835.84 : 41,687.52 = 15,336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,835.84/41,687.52 = 15,336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,835.84x = 41,687.52 × 15,336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,835.84x = 639,346,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,346,486.73/27,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,968.46

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