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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.27, 38,012.29 and 14,970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.27, 38,012.29 and 14,970.02 is: 20,658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.27 : 38,012.29 = 14,970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.27/38,012.29 = 14,970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.27x = 38,012.29 × 14,970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.27x = 569,044,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,044,514.06/27,545.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.52

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