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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,523.98, 41,273.79 and 11,736.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,523.98, 41,273.79 and 11,736.27 is: 17,599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,523.98 : 41,273.79 = 11,736.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,523.98/41,273.79 = 11,736.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,523.98x = 41,273.79 × 11,736.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,523.98x = 484,400,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,400,343.36/27,523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,599.21

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