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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,663.56, 41,474.07 and 14,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,663.56, 41,474.07 and 14,322.25 is: 21,472.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,663.56 : 41,474.07 = 14,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,663.56/41,474.07 = 14,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,663.56x = 41,474.07 × 14,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,663.56x = 594,001,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,001,999.06/27,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,472.36

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