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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.56, 38,010.36 and 14,969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.56, 38,010.36 and 14,969.04 is: 20,656.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.56 : 38,010.36 = 14,969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.56/38,010.36 = 14,969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.56x = 38,010.36 × 14,969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.56x = 568,978,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,978,599.25/27,544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.66

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