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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.44, 41,497.52 and 11,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.44, 41,497.52 and 11,869.16 is: 17,804.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.44 : 41,497.52 = 11,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.44/41,497.52 = 11,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.44x = 41,497.52 × 11,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.44x = 492,540,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,540,437.65/27,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,804.75

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