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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,571.68, 38,049.84 and 14,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,571.68, 38,049.84 and 14,996.88 is: 20,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,571.68 : 38,049.84 = 14,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,571.68/38,049.84 = 14,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,571.68x = 38,049.84 × 14,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,571.68x = 570,628,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,628,884.50/27,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.20

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