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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.53, 38,006.51 and 14,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.53, 38,006.51 and 14,966.28 is: 20,653.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.53 : 38,006.51 = 14,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.53/38,006.51 = 14,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.53x = 38,006.51 × 14,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.53x = 568,815,995.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,815,995.65/27,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.03

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