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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.47, 38,254.23 and 14,973.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.47, 38,254.23 and 14,973.66 is: 20,663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.47 : 38,254.23 = 14,973.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.47/38,254.23 = 14,973.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.47x = 38,254.23 × 14,973.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.47x = 572,805,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,805,833.58/27,720.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.64

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