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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.71, 38,007.49 and 14,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.71, 38,007.49 and 14,966.46 is: 20,653.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.71 : 38,007.49 = 14,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.71/38,007.49 = 14,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.71x = 38,007.49 × 14,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.71x = 568,837,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,837,578.79/27,541.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.68

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