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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.54, 38,014.52 and 14,971.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.54, 38,014.52 and 14,971.29 is: 20,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.54 : 38,014.52 = 14,971.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.54/38,014.52 = 14,971.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.54x = 38,014.52 × 14,971.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.54x = 569,126,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,126,403.13/27,546.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.54

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