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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.79, 38,013.17 and 14,970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.79, 38,013.17 and 14,970.54 is: 20,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.79 : 38,013.17 = 14,970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.79/38,013.17 = 14,970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.79x = 38,013.17 × 14,970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.79x = 569,077,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,077,682.01/27,545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.33

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