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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,553.15, 38,023.65 and 14,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,553.15, 38,023.65 and 14,977.90 is: 20,669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,553.15 : 38,023.65 = 14,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,553.15/38,023.65 = 14,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,553.15x = 38,023.65 × 14,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,553.15x = 569,514,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,514,474.86/27,553.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,669.67

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