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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,547.29, 38,014.25 and 14,971.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,547.29, 38,014.25 and 14,971.77 is: 20,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,547.29 : 38,014.25 = 14,971.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,547.29/38,014.25 = 14,971.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,547.29x = 38,014.25 × 14,971.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,547.29x = 569,140,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,140,532.86/27,547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.49

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