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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.96, 38,015.10 and 14,971.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.96, 38,015.10 and 14,971.71 is: 20,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.96 : 38,015.10 = 14,971.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.96/38,015.10 = 14,971.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.96x = 38,015.10 × 14,971.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.96x = 569,151,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,151,052.82/27,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.12

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