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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,549.09, 38,018.06 and 14,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,549.09, 38,018.06 and 14,973.84 is: 20,664.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,549.09 : 38,018.06 = 14,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,549.09/38,018.06 = 14,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,549.09x = 38,018.06 × 14,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,549.09x = 569,276,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,276,272.68/27,549.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,664.07

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