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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,551.62, 38,021.43 and 14,976.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,551.62, 38,021.43 and 14,976.37 is: 20,667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,551.62 : 38,021.43 = 14,976.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,551.62/38,021.43 = 14,976.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,551.62x = 38,021.43 × 14,976.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,551.62x = 569,423,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,423,003.61/27,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,667.50

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