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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,014.22, 40,521.74 and 12,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,014.22, 40,521.74 and 12,223.62 is: 18,335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,014.22 : 40,521.74 = 12,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,014.22/40,521.74 = 12,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,014.22x = 40,521.74 × 12,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,014.22x = 495,322,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,322,290.38/27,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.61

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