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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,463.98, 41,186.22 and 11,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,463.98, 41,186.22 and 11,873.10 is: 17,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,463.98 : 41,186.22 = 11,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,463.98/41,186.22 = 11,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,463.98x = 41,186.22 × 11,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,463.98x = 489,008,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,008,108.68/27,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,805.43

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