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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.22, 38,041.20 and 14,990.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.22, 38,041.20 and 14,990.94 is: 20,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.22 : 38,041.20 = 14,990.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.22/38,041.20 = 14,990.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.22x = 38,041.20 × 14,990.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.22x = 570,273,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,273,346.73/27,566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.40

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