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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,552.71, 38,023.12 and 14,977.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,552.71, 38,023.12 and 14,977.73 is: 20,669.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,552.71 : 38,023.12 = 14,977.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,552.71/38,023.12 = 14,977.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,552.71x = 38,023.12 × 14,977.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,552.71x = 569,500,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,500,138.90/27,552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.48

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