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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,543.27, 38,009.71 and 14,968.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,543.27, 38,009.71 and 14,968.02 is: 20,655.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,543.27 : 38,009.71 = 14,968.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,543.27/38,009.71 = 14,968.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,543.27x = 38,009.71 × 14,968.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,543.27x = 568,929,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,929,834.59/27,543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,655.86

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