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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,553.71, 38,024.50 and 14,978.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,553.71, 38,024.50 and 14,978.73 is: 20,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,553.71 : 38,024.50 = 14,978.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,553.71/38,024.50 = 14,978.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,553.71x = 38,024.50 × 14,978.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,553.71x = 569,558,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,558,718.89/27,553.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,670.85

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