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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.64, 38,014.18 and 14,971.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.64, 38,014.18 and 14,971.39 is: 20,660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.64 : 38,014.18 = 14,971.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.64/38,014.18 = 14,971.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.64x = 38,014.18 × 14,971.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.64x = 569,125,114.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,125,114.31/27,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.42

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