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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,427.23, 41,155.73 and 11,641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,427.23, 41,155.73 and 11,641.14 is: 17,468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,427.23 : 41,155.73 = 11,641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,427.23/41,155.73 = 11,641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,427.23x = 41,155.73 × 11,641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,427.23x = 479,099,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,099,614.73/27,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,468.03

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