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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.54, 38,037.48 and 14,988.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.54, 38,037.48 and 14,988.30 is: 20,683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.54 : 38,037.48 = 14,988.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.54/38,037.48 = 14,988.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.54x = 38,037.48 × 14,988.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.54x = 570,117,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,117,161.48/27,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,683.74

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