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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,721.78, 38,256.05 and 14,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,721.78, 38,256.05 and 14,974.96 is: 20,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,721.78 : 38,256.05 = 14,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,721.78/38,256.05 = 14,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,721.78x = 38,256.05 × 14,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,721.78x = 572,882,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,882,818.51/27,721.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.44

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