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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.64, 38,007.62 and 14,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.64, 38,007.62 and 14,966.60 is: 20,653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.64 : 38,007.62 = 14,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.64/38,007.62 = 14,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.64x = 38,007.62 × 14,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.64x = 568,844,845.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,844,845.49/27,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.99

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