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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,556.64, 38,028.03 and 14,981.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,556.64, 38,028.03 and 14,981.66 is: 20,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,556.64 : 38,028.03 = 14,981.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,556.64/38,028.03 = 14,981.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,556.64x = 38,028.03 × 14,981.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,556.64x = 569,722,825.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,722,825.79/27,556.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,674.62

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