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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,513.39, 41,272.82 and 9,984.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,513.39, 41,272.82 and 9,984.59 is: 14,977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,513.39 : 41,272.82 = 9,984.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,513.39/41,272.82 = 9,984.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,513.39x = 41,272.82 × 9,984.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,513.39x = 412,091,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,091,929.56/27,513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,977.87

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