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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.60, 38,044.95 and 14,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.60, 38,044.95 and 14,994.36 is: 20,691.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.60 : 38,044.95 = 14,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.60/38,044.95 = 14,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.60x = 38,044.95 × 14,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.60x = 570,459,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,459,676.48/27,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.62

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