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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,865.96, 41,727.58 and 15,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,865.96, 41,727.58 and 15,372.10 is: 23,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,865.96 : 41,727.58 = 15,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,865.96/41,727.58 = 15,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,865.96x = 41,727.58 × 15,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,865.96x = 641,440,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,440,532.52/27,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,018.78

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