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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,719.97, 38,253.54 and 14,973.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,719.97, 38,253.54 and 14,973.16 is: 20,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,719.97 : 38,253.54 = 14,973.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,719.97/38,253.54 = 14,973.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,719.97x = 38,253.54 × 14,973.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,719.97x = 572,776,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,776,374.99/27,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,662.95

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