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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,165.64, 40,722.30 and 14,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,165.64, 40,722.30 and 14,845 is: 22,253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,165.64 : 40,722.30 = 14,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,165.64/40,722.30 = 14,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,165.64x = 40,722.30 × 14,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,165.64x = 604,522,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,522,543.50/27,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.20

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