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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.87, 38,008.02 and 14,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.87, 38,008.02 and 14,966.62 is: 20,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.87 : 38,008.02 = 14,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.87/38,008.02 = 14,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.87x = 38,008.02 × 14,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.87x = 568,851,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,851,592.29/27,541.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.07

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