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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,552.08, 38,021.96 and 14,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,552.08, 38,021.96 and 14,976.84 is: 20,668.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,552.08 : 38,021.96 = 14,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,552.08/38,021.96 = 14,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,552.08x = 38,021.96 × 14,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,552.08x = 569,448,811.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,448,811.41/27,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.09

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