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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,673.68, 41,522.72 and 14,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,673.68, 41,522.72 and 14,522.88 is: 21,790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,673.68 : 41,522.72 = 14,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,673.68/41,522.72 = 14,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,673.68x = 41,522.72 × 14,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,673.68x = 603,029,407.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,029,407.22/27,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,790.72

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