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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,924.72, 41,886.96 and 11,284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,924.72, 41,886.96 and 11,284.55 is: 16,926.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,924.72 : 41,886.96 = 11,284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,924.72/41,886.96 = 11,284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,924.72x = 41,886.96 × 11,284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,924.72x = 472,675,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,675,399.79/27,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.78

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