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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,542.52, 38,008.49 and 14,967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,542.52, 38,008.49 and 14,967.27 is: 20,654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,542.52 : 38,008.49 = 14,967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,542.52/38,008.49 = 14,967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,542.52x = 38,008.49 × 14,967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,542.52x = 568,883,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,883,142.08/27,542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.73

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