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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,543.90, 38,010.82 and 14,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,543.90, 38,010.82 and 14,968.64 is: 20,656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,543.90 : 38,010.82 = 14,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,543.90/38,010.82 = 14,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,543.90x = 38,010.82 × 14,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,543.90x = 568,970,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,970,280.68/27,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.85

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