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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.77, 38,011.77 and 14,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.77, 38,011.77 and 14,969.52 is: 20,657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.77 : 38,011.77 = 14,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.77/38,011.77 = 14,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.77x = 38,011.77 × 14,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.77x = 569,017,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,017,951.25/27,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.93

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