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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,183.06, 40,786.34 and 14,711.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,183.06, 40,786.34 and 14,711.90 is: 22,074.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,183.06 : 40,786.34 = 14,711.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,183.06/40,786.34 = 14,711.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,183.06x = 40,786.34 × 14,711.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,183.06x = 600,044,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,044,277.95/27,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.20

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