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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,248.13, 37,602.87 and 14,984.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,248.13, 37,602.87 and 14,984.06 is: 20,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,248.13 : 37,602.87 = 14,984.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,248.13/37,602.87 = 14,984.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,248.13x = 37,602.87 × 14,984.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,248.13x = 563,443,796.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,443,796.54/27,248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.25

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