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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,570.60, 38,046.33 and 14,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,570.60, 38,046.33 and 14,995.35 is: 20,692.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,570.60 : 38,046.33 = 14,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,570.60/38,046.33 = 14,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,570.60x = 38,046.33 × 14,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,570.60x = 570,518,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,518,034.57/27,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,692.99

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