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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.46, 38,013.03 and 14,970.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.46, 38,013.03 and 14,970.21 is: 20,659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.46 : 38,013.03 = 14,970.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.46/38,013.03 = 14,970.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.46x = 38,013.03 × 14,970.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.46x = 569,063,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,063,041.84/27,545.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.05

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