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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.40, 38,046.92 and 14,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.40, 38,046.92 and 14,995.16 is: 20,693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.40 : 38,046.92 = 14,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.40/38,046.92 = 14,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.40x = 38,046.92 × 14,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.40x = 570,519,652.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,519,652.91/27,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.19

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