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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,567.96, 38,044.08 and 14,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,567.96, 38,044.08 and 14,992.72 is: 20,690.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,567.96 : 38,044.08 = 14,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,567.96/38,044.08 = 14,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,567.96x = 38,044.08 × 14,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,567.96x = 570,384,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,384,239.10/27,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.11

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