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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.33, 41,283.69 and 14,393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.33, 41,283.69 and 14,393.17 is: 21,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.33 : 41,283.69 = 14,393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.33/41,283.69 = 14,393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.33x = 41,283.69 × 14,393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.33x = 594,203,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,203,168.40/27,544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.61

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