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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.26, 38,037.11 and 14,988.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.26, 38,037.11 and 14,988.01 is: 20,683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.26 : 38,037.11 = 14,988.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.26/38,037.11 = 14,988.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.26x = 38,037.11 × 14,988.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.26x = 570,100,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,100,415.02/27,563.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.35

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