Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,515.52, 41,273.28 and 11,088
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,515.52, 41,273.28 and 11,088 is: 16,632
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,515.52 : 41,273.28 = 11,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,515.52/41,273.28 = 11,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,515.52x = 41,273.28 × 11,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,515.52x = 457,638,128.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 457,638,128.64/27,515.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,632
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