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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.50, 38,047.47 and 14,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.50, 38,047.47 and 14,995.34 is: 20,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.50 : 38,047.47 = 14,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.50/38,047.47 = 14,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.50x = 38,047.47 × 14,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.50x = 570,534,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,534,748.79/27,570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.67

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