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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.92, 38,041.62 and 14,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.92, 38,041.62 and 14,991.40 is: 20,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.92 : 38,041.62 = 14,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.92/38,041.62 = 14,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.92x = 38,041.62 × 14,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.92x = 570,297,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,297,142.07/27,566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.74

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