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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.27, 38,011.08 and 14,969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.27, 38,011.08 and 14,969.02 is: 20,657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.27 : 38,011.08 = 14,969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.27/38,011.08 = 14,969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.27x = 38,011.08 × 14,969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.27x = 568,988,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,988,616.74/27,544.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.24

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