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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,552.47, 38,022.71 and 14,977.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,552.47, 38,022.71 and 14,977.22 is: 20,668.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,552.47 : 38,022.71 = 14,977.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,552.47/38,022.71 = 14,977.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,552.47x = 38,022.71 × 14,977.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,552.47x = 569,474,227.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,474,227.67/27,552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.72

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