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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,867.72, 41,802.95 and 11,225.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,867.72, 41,802.95 and 11,225.51 is: 16,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,867.72 : 41,802.95 = 11,225.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,867.72/41,802.95 = 11,225.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,867.72x = 41,802.95 × 11,225.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,867.72x = 469,259,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,259,433.25/27,867.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.82

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