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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,564.79, 38,040.30 and 14,989.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,564.79, 38,040.30 and 14,989.54 is: 20,686.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,564.79 : 38,040.30 = 14,989.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,564.79/38,040.30 = 14,989.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,564.79x = 38,040.30 × 14,989.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,564.79x = 570,206,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,206,598.46/27,564.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.05

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