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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.25, 38,045.61 and 14,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.25, 38,045.61 and 14,994 is: 20,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.25 : 38,045.61 = 14,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.25/38,045.61 = 14,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.25x = 38,045.61 × 14,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.25x = 570,455,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,455,876.34/27,569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.74

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