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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.06, 38,013.87 and 14,970.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.06, 38,013.87 and 14,970.81 is: 20,659.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.06 : 38,013.87 = 14,970.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.06/38,013.87 = 14,970.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.06x = 38,013.87 × 14,970.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.06x = 569,098,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,098,520.17/27,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.89

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