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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,146.71, 40,713.63 and 15,305.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,146.71, 40,713.63 and 15,305.73 is: 22,954.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,146.71 : 40,713.63 = 15,305.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,146.71/40,713.63 = 15,305.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,146.71x = 40,713.63 × 15,305.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,146.71x = 623,151,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,151,828.10/27,146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.97

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