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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.06, 41,473.33 and 14,321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.06, 41,473.33 and 14,321.76 is: 21,471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.06 : 41,473.33 = 14,321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.06/41,473.33 = 14,321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.06x = 41,473.33 × 14,321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.06x = 593,970,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,970,799.69/27,663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.62

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