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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,713.67, 41,569.25 and 10,182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,713.67, 41,569.25 and 10,182.21 is: 15,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,713.67 : 41,569.25 = 10,182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,713.67/41,569.25 = 10,182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,713.67x = 41,569.25 × 10,182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,713.67x = 423,266,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,266,782.13/27,713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,272.85

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