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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,393.21, 37,802.70 and 14,817.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,393.21, 37,802.70 and 14,817.96 is: 20,448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,393.21 : 37,802.70 = 14,817.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,393.21/37,802.70 = 14,817.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,393.21x = 37,802.70 × 14,817.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,393.21x = 560,158,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,158,896.49/27,393.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,448.82

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