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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,994.68, 41,997.94 and 9,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,994.68, 41,997.94 and 9,273.65 is: 13,912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,994.68 : 41,997.94 = 9,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,994.68/41,997.94 = 9,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,994.68x = 41,997.94 × 9,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,994.68x = 389,474,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,474,149.91/27,994.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,912.44

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