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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.60, 38,047.71 and 14,996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.60, 38,047.71 and 14,996.35 is: 20,694.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.60 : 38,047.71 = 14,996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.60/38,047.71 = 14,996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.60x = 38,047.71 × 14,996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.60x = 570,576,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,576,775.86/27,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,694.37

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