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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.76, 38,041.74 and 14,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.76, 38,041.74 and 14,991.24 is: 20,687.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.76 : 38,041.74 = 14,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.76/38,041.74 = 14,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.76x = 38,041.74 × 14,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.76x = 570,292,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,292,854.36/27,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.70

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