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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.40, 41,366.70 and 12,774.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.40, 41,366.70 and 12,774.15 is: 19,171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.40 : 41,366.70 = 12,774.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.40/41,366.70 = 12,774.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.40x = 41,366.70 × 12,774.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.40x = 528,424,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,424,430.81/27,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,171.24

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