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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,197.13, 40,777.59 and 13,874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,197.13, 40,777.59 and 13,874.96 is: 20,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,197.13 : 40,777.59 = 13,874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,197.13/40,777.59 = 13,874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,197.13x = 40,777.59 × 13,874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,197.13x = 565,787,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,787,584.12/27,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.21

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