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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.27, 38,006.95 and 14,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.27, 38,006.95 and 14,966.02 is: 20,653.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.27 : 38,006.95 = 14,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.27/38,006.95 = 14,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.27x = 38,006.95 × 14,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.27x = 568,812,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,812,556.11/27,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.10

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