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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,523.23, 41,271.83 and 10,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,523.23, 41,271.83 and 10,664.13 is: 15,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,523.23 : 41,271.83 = 10,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,523.23/41,271.83 = 10,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,523.23x = 41,271.83 × 10,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,523.23x = 440,128,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,128,107.14/27,523.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,991.15

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