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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,147, 40,729.74 and 15,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,147, 40,729.74 and 15,286.44 is: 22,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,147 : 40,729.74 = 15,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,147/40,729.74 = 15,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,147x = 40,729.74 × 15,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,147x = 622,612,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,612,726.73/27,147
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.86

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