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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.74, 38,007.84 and 14,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.74, 38,007.84 and 14,966.49 is: 20,653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.74 : 38,007.84 = 14,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.74/38,007.84 = 14,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.74x = 38,007.84 × 14,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.74x = 568,843,957.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,843,957.28/27,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.89

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