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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,383.67, 41,093.96 and 12,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,383.67, 41,093.96 and 12,394.86 is: 18,600.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,383.67 : 41,093.96 = 12,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,383.67/41,093.96 = 12,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,383.67x = 41,093.96 × 12,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,383.67x = 509,353,873.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,353,873.19/27,383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,600.64

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