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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.40, 38,048.32 and 14,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.40, 38,048.32 and 14,996.16 is: 20,694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.40 : 38,048.32 = 14,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.40/38,048.32 = 14,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.40x = 38,048.32 × 14,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.40x = 570,578,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,578,694.45/27,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.59

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