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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.26, 38,006.72 and 14,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.26, 38,006.72 and 14,966.10 is: 20,653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.26 : 38,006.72 = 14,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.26/38,006.72 = 14,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.26x = 38,006.72 × 14,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.26x = 568,812,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,812,372.19/27,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.10

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