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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,806.08, 41,714.70 and 12,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,806.08, 41,714.70 and 12,223.72 is: 18,338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,806.08 : 41,714.70 = 12,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,806.08/41,714.70 = 12,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,806.08x = 41,714.70 × 12,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,806.08x = 509,908,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,908,812.68/27,806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.03

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