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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,122.23, 40,676.97 and 15,281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,122.23, 40,676.97 and 15,281.14 is: 22,918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,122.23 : 40,676.97 = 15,281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,122.23/40,676.97 = 15,281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,122.23x = 40,676.97 × 15,281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,122.23x = 621,590,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,590,473.35/27,122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.12

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