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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,540.16, 38,005.36 and 14,964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,540.16, 38,005.36 and 14,964.96 is: 20,651.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,540.16 : 38,005.36 = 14,964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,540.16/38,005.36 = 14,964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,540.16x = 38,005.36 × 14,964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,540.16x = 568,748,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,748,692.19/27,540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.61

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