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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.76, 38,011.56 and 14,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.76, 38,011.56 and 14,969.60 is: 20,657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.76 : 38,011.56 = 14,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.76/38,011.56 = 14,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.76x = 38,011.56 × 14,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.76x = 569,017,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,017,848.58/27,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,657.93

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