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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.75, 38,014.65 and 14,971.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.75, 38,014.65 and 14,971.50 is: 20,660.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.75 : 38,014.65 = 14,971.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.75/38,014.65 = 14,971.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.75x = 38,014.65 × 14,971.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.75x = 569,136,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,136,332.48/27,546.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.74

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