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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,721.72, 38,255.96 and 14,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,721.72, 38,255.96 and 14,974.92 is: 20,665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,721.72 : 38,255.96 = 14,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,721.72/38,255.96 = 14,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,721.72x = 38,255.96 × 14,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,721.72x = 572,879,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,879,940.52/27,721.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.38

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