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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,169.72, 40,766.31 and 14,698.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,169.72, 40,766.31 and 14,698.53 is: 22,054.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,169.72 : 40,766.31 = 14,698.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,169.72/40,766.31 = 14,698.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,169.72x = 40,766.31 × 14,698.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,169.72x = 599,204,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,204,606.87/27,169.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,054.14

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