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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,297.48, 40,913.40 and 14,817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,297.48, 40,913.40 and 14,817 is: 22,207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,297.48 : 40,913.40 = 14,817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,297.48/40,913.40 = 14,817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,297.48x = 40,913.40 × 14,817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,297.48x = 606,213,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,213,847.80/27,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,207.69

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