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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.90, 38,008.06 and 14,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.90, 38,008.06 and 14,966.65 is: 20,654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.90 : 38,008.06 = 14,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.90/38,008.06 = 14,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.90x = 38,008.06 × 14,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.90x = 568,853,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,853,276.49/27,541.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,654.11

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