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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,473.76, 41,177.72 and 14,153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,473.76, 41,177.72 and 14,153.10 is: 21,212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,473.76 : 41,177.72 = 14,153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,473.76/41,177.72 = 14,153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,473.76x = 41,177.72 × 14,153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,473.76x = 582,792,537.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,792,537.72/27,473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,212.70

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