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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,522.15, 41,269.84 and 13,465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,522.15, 41,269.84 and 13,465.71 is: 20,192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,522.15 : 41,269.84 = 13,465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,522.15/41,269.84 = 13,465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,522.15x = 41,269.84 × 13,465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,522.15x = 555,727,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,727,663.52/27,522.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,192.02

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