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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,548.34, 38,016.96 and 14,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,548.34, 38,016.96 and 14,973.12 is: 20,663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,548.34 : 38,016.96 = 14,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,548.34/38,016.96 = 14,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,548.34x = 38,016.96 × 14,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,548.34x = 569,232,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,232,504.12/27,548.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.04

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