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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.40, 38,038.14 and 14,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.40, 38,038.14 and 14,988.24 is: 20,684.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.40 : 38,038.14 = 14,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.40/38,038.14 = 14,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.40x = 38,038.14 × 14,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.40x = 570,124,771.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,124,771.47/27,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.12

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