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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.03, 38,014.25 and 14,970.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.03, 38,014.25 and 14,970.78 is: 20,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.03 : 38,014.25 = 14,970.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.03/38,014.25 = 14,970.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.03x = 38,014.25 × 14,970.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.03x = 569,102,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,102,898.76/27,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.07

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