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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,097.48, 37,394.25 and 14,997.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,097.48, 37,394.25 and 14,997.99 is: 20,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,097.48 : 37,394.25 = 14,997.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,097.48/37,394.25 = 14,997.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,097.48x = 37,394.25 × 14,997.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,097.48x = 560,838,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,838,713.73/27,097.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.08

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