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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.14, 38,006.58 and 14,965.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.14, 38,006.58 and 14,965.89 is: 20,652.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.14 : 38,006.58 = 14,965.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.14/38,006.58 = 14,965.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.14x = 38,006.58 × 14,965.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.14x = 568,802,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,802,295.56/27,541.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,652.82

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