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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.12, 38,045.64 and 14,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.12, 38,045.64 and 14,994.84 is: 20,692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.12 : 38,045.64 = 14,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.12/38,045.64 = 14,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.12x = 38,045.64 × 14,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.12x = 570,488,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,488,284.50/27,570.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.27

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