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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.80, 38,006.86 and 14,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.80, 38,006.86 and 14,966.56 is: 20,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.80 : 38,006.86 = 14,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.80/38,006.86 = 14,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.80x = 38,006.86 × 14,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.80x = 568,831,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,831,950.60/27,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.41

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