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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.22, 38,037.06 and 14,987.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.22, 38,037.06 and 14,987.94 is: 20,683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.22 : 38,037.06 = 14,987.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.22/38,037.06 = 14,987.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.22x = 38,037.06 × 14,987.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.22x = 570,097,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,097,173.06/27,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.26

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