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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,567.39, 38,042.79 and 14,992.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,567.39, 38,042.79 and 14,992.14 is: 20,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,567.39 : 38,042.79 = 14,992.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,567.39/38,042.79 = 14,992.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,567.39x = 38,042.79 × 14,992.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,567.39x = 570,342,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,342,833.67/27,567.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.04

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