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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571, 38,047.98 and 14,996.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571, 38,047.98 and 14,996.02 is: 20,694.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571 : 38,047.98 = 14,996.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571/38,047.98 = 14,996.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571x = 38,047.98 × 14,996.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571x = 570,568,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,568,269.04/27,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.51

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