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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,568.72, 38,044.62 and 14,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,568.72, 38,044.62 and 14,993.44 is: 20,690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,568.72 : 38,044.62 = 14,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,568.72/38,044.62 = 14,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,568.72x = 38,044.62 × 14,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,568.72x = 570,419,727.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,419,727.29/27,568.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.83

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