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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.48, 38,049.46 and 14,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.48, 38,049.46 and 14,997.08 is: 20,696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.48 : 38,049.46 = 14,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.48/38,049.46 = 14,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.48x = 38,049.46 × 14,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.48x = 570,630,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,630,795.58/27,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.42

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