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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.76, 38,037.96 and 14,988.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.76, 38,037.96 and 14,988.42 is: 20,684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.76 : 38,037.96 = 14,988.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.76/38,037.96 = 14,988.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.76x = 38,037.96 × 14,988.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.76x = 570,128,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,128,920.42/27,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.00

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