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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,543.53, 38,010.23 and 14,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,543.53, 38,010.23 and 14,968.28 is: 20,656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,543.53 : 38,010.23 = 14,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,543.53/38,010.23 = 14,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,543.53x = 38,010.23 × 14,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,543.53x = 568,947,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,947,765.50/27,543.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.31

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