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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,462.22, 37,897.92 and 14,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,462.22, 37,897.92 and 14,886.96 is: 20,544.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,462.22 : 37,897.92 = 14,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,462.22/37,897.92 = 14,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,462.22x = 37,897.92 × 14,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,462.22x = 564,184,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,184,819.12/27,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,544.04

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