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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.08, 38,045.36 and 14,993.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.08, 38,045.36 and 14,993.83 is: 20,691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.08 : 38,045.36 = 14,993.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.08/38,045.36 = 14,993.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.08x = 38,045.36 × 14,993.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.08x = 570,445,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,445,490.05/27,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.50

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