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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,564.26, 38,038.48 and 14,989.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,564.26, 38,038.48 and 14,989.01 is: 20,684.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,564.26 : 38,038.48 = 14,989.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,564.26/38,038.48 = 14,989.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,564.26x = 38,038.48 × 14,989.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,564.26x = 570,159,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,159,157.10/27,564.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,684.73

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