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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,547.59, 38,015.68 and 14,972.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,547.59, 38,015.68 and 14,972.34 is: 20,661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,547.59 : 38,015.68 = 14,972.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,547.59/38,015.68 = 14,972.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,547.59x = 38,015.68 × 14,972.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,547.59x = 569,183,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,183,819.49/27,547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.83

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