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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.06, 40,527.57 and 10,374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.06, 40,527.57 and 10,374.23 is: 15,563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.06 : 40,527.57 = 10,374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.06/40,527.57 = 10,374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.06x = 40,527.57 × 10,374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.06x = 420,442,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,442,332.52/27,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.83

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