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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.40, 38,011.38 and 14,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.40, 38,011.38 and 14,969.06 is: 20,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.40 : 38,011.38 = 14,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.40/38,011.38 = 14,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.40x = 38,011.38 × 14,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.40x = 568,994,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,994,627.90/27,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.36

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