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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.52, 38,014.01 and 14,971.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.52, 38,014.01 and 14,971.27 is: 20,660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.52 : 38,014.01 = 14,971.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.52/38,014.01 = 14,971.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.52x = 38,014.01 × 14,971.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.52x = 569,117,854.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,117,854.85/27,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.25

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