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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,996.84, 41,957.46 and 15,313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,996.84, 41,957.46 and 15,313.86 is: 22,950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,996.84 : 41,957.46 = 15,313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,996.84/41,957.46 = 15,313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,996.84x = 41,957.46 × 15,313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,996.84x = 642,530,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,530,668.40/27,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.11

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