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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.32, 38,006.88 and 14,966.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.32, 38,006.88 and 14,966.04 is: 20,653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.32 : 38,006.88 = 14,966.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.32/38,006.88 = 14,966.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.32x = 38,006.88 × 14,966.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.32x = 568,812,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,812,486.36/27,541.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.06

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