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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.36, 38,014.22 and 14,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.36, 38,014.22 and 14,971.12 is: 20,660.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.36 : 38,014.22 = 14,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.36/38,014.22 = 14,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.36x = 38,014.22 × 14,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.36x = 569,115,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,115,449.33/27,546.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.28

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