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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,247.55, 40,887.09 and 11,451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,247.55, 40,887.09 and 11,451.33 is: 17,183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,247.55 : 40,887.09 = 11,451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,247.55/40,887.09 = 11,451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,247.55x = 40,887.09 × 11,451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,247.55x = 468,211,560.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,211,560.33/27,247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,183.62

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