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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.22, 38,006.96 and 14,965.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.22, 38,006.96 and 14,965.97 is: 20,653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.22 : 38,006.96 = 14,965.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.22/38,006.96 = 14,965.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.22x = 38,006.96 × 14,965.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.22x = 568,810,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,810,758.29/27,541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.07

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