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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,539.72, 38,004.91 and 14,964.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,539.72, 38,004.91 and 14,964.47 is: 20,651.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,539.72 : 38,004.91 = 14,964.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,539.72/38,004.91 = 14,964.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,539.72x = 38,004.91 × 14,964.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,539.72x = 568,723,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,723,334.81/27,539.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.02

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