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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.80, 38,007.68 and 14,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.80, 38,007.68 and 14,966.52 is: 20,653.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.80 : 38,007.68 = 14,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.80/38,007.68 = 14,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.80x = 38,007.68 × 14,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.80x = 568,842,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,842,702.87/27,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.80

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