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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.36, 38,007.32 and 14,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.36, 38,007.32 and 14,966.12 is: 20,653.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.36 : 38,007.32 = 14,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.36/38,007.32 = 14,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.36x = 38,007.32 × 14,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.36x = 568,822,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,822,112.00/27,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.38

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