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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.69, 38,007.56 and 14,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.69, 38,007.56 and 14,966.44 is: 20,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.69 : 38,007.56 = 14,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.69/38,007.56 = 14,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.69x = 38,007.56 × 14,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.69x = 568,837,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,837,808.68/27,541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.70

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