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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,196.89, 40,766.14 and 11,397.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,196.89, 40,766.14 and 11,397.97 is: 17,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,196.89 : 40,766.14 = 11,397.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,196.89/40,766.14 = 11,397.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,196.89x = 40,766.14 × 11,397.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,196.89x = 464,651,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,651,240.74/27,196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,084.72

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