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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,714.63, 41,571.95 and 11,082.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,714.63, 41,571.95 and 11,082.09 is: 16,623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,714.63 : 41,571.95 = 11,082.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,714.63/41,571.95 = 11,082.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,714.63x = 41,571.95 × 11,082.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,714.63x = 460,704,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,704,091.38/27,714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.14

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