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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.72, 38,007.67 and 14,966.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.72, 38,007.67 and 14,966.47 is: 20,653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.72 : 38,007.67 = 14,966.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.72/38,007.67 = 14,966.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.72x = 38,007.67 × 14,966.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.72x = 568,840,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,840,652.82/27,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.78

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