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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.80, 38,014.60 and 14,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.80, 38,014.60 and 14,971.44 is: 20,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.80 : 38,014.60 = 14,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.80/38,014.60 = 14,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.80x = 38,014.60 × 14,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.80x = 569,133,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,133,303.02/27,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.60

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