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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.53, 38,011.76 and 14,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.53, 38,011.76 and 14,969.28 is: 20,657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.53 : 38,011.76 = 14,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.53/38,011.76 = 14,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.53x = 38,011.76 × 14,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.53x = 569,008,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,008,678.73/27,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.77

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