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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.92, 38,012.10 and 14,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.92, 38,012.10 and 14,969.64 is: 20,658.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.92 : 38,012.10 = 14,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.92/38,012.10 = 14,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.92x = 38,012.10 × 14,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.92x = 569,027,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,027,452.64/27,544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.16

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