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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,553.52, 38,023.90 and 14,978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,553.52, 38,023.90 and 14,978.28 is: 20,670.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,553.52 : 38,023.90 = 14,978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,553.52/38,023.90 = 14,978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,553.52x = 38,023.90 × 14,978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,553.52x = 569,532,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,532,620.89/27,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.05

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