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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,572.24, 38,049.80 and 14,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,572.24, 38,049.80 and 14,997.04 is: 20,695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,572.24 : 38,049.80 = 14,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,572.24/38,049.80 = 14,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,572.24x = 38,049.80 × 14,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,572.24x = 570,634,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,634,372.59/27,572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.97

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