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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,397.68, 37,808.64 and 14,822.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,397.68, 37,808.64 and 14,822.16 is: 20,454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,397.68 : 37,808.64 = 14,822.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,397.68/37,808.64 = 14,822.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,397.68x = 37,808.64 × 14,822.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,397.68x = 560,405,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,405,711.46/27,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.50

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