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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,543.65, 38,010.26 and 14,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,543.65, 38,010.26 and 14,968.40 is: 20,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,543.65 : 38,010.26 = 14,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,543.65/38,010.26 = 14,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,543.65x = 38,010.26 × 14,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,543.65x = 568,952,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,952,623.15/27,543.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.40

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