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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.08, 38,009.76 and 14,968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.08, 38,009.76 and 14,968.56 is: 20,656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.08 : 38,009.76 = 14,968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.08/38,009.76 = 14,968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.08x = 38,009.76 × 14,968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.08x = 568,951,373.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,951,373.15/27,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.03

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