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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,560.62, 38,033.94 and 14,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,560.62, 38,033.94 and 14,985.64 is: 20,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,560.62 : 38,033.94 = 14,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,560.62/38,033.94 = 14,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,560.62x = 38,033.94 × 14,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,560.62x = 569,962,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,962,932.62/27,560.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,680.34

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