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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,396.92, 37,807.74 and 14,821.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,396.92, 37,807.74 and 14,821.64 is: 20,453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,396.92 : 37,807.74 = 14,821.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,396.92/37,807.74 = 14,821.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,396.92x = 37,807.74 × 14,821.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,396.92x = 560,372,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,372,711.49/27,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,453.86

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