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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.44, 38,040.22 and 14,990.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.44, 38,040.22 and 14,990.19 is: 20,686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.44 : 38,040.22 = 14,990.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.44/38,040.22 = 14,990.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.44x = 38,040.22 × 14,990.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.44x = 570,230,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,230,125.44/27,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,686.41

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