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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.72, 40,767.81 and 14,699.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.72, 40,767.81 and 14,699.53 is: 22,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.72 : 40,767.81 = 14,699.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.72/40,767.81 = 14,699.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.72x = 40,767.81 × 14,699.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.72x = 599,267,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,267,646.13/27,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.64

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