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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,552.92, 38,022.88 and 14,977.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,552.92, 38,022.88 and 14,977.68 is: 20,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,552.92 : 38,022.88 = 14,977.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,552.92/38,022.88 = 14,977.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,552.92x = 38,022.88 × 14,977.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,552.92x = 569,494,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,494,529.32/27,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.12

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