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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.69, 41,886.96 and 11,284.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.69, 41,886.96 and 11,284.53 is: 16,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.69 : 41,886.96 = 11,284.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.69/41,886.96 = 11,284.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.69x = 41,886.96 × 11,284.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.69x = 472,674,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,674,656.73/27,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.76

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