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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,713.69, 41,559.81 and 8,989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,713.69, 41,559.81 and 8,989.23 is: 13,480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,713.69 : 41,559.81 = 8,989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,713.69/41,559.81 = 8,989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,713.69x = 41,559.81 × 8,989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,713.69x = 373,590,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,590,604.49/27,713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.36

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