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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.12, 38,047.02 and 14,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.12, 38,047.02 and 14,995.84 is: 20,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.12 : 38,047.02 = 14,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.12/38,047.02 = 14,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.12x = 38,047.02 × 14,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.12x = 570,547,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,547,024.40/27,571.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.65

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