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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.58, 38,038.14 and 14,988.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.58, 38,038.14 and 14,988.33 is: 20,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.58 : 38,038.14 = 14,988.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.58/38,038.14 = 14,988.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.58x = 38,038.14 × 14,988.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.58x = 570,128,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,128,194.91/27,563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.11

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