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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.22, 38,004.22 and 14,963.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.22, 38,004.22 and 14,963.97 is: 20,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.22 : 38,004.22 = 14,963.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.22/38,004.22 = 14,963.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.22x = 38,004.22 × 14,963.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.22x = 568,694,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,694,007.95/27,539.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.33

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