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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.84, 38,046.42 and 14,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.84, 38,046.42 and 14,994.56 is: 20,692.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.84 : 38,046.42 = 14,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.84/38,046.42 = 14,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.84x = 38,046.42 × 14,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.84x = 570,489,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,489,327.48/27,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.51

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