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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,572.27, 38,049.75 and 14,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,572.27, 38,049.75 and 14,997.02 is: 20,695.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,572.27 : 38,049.75 = 14,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,572.27/38,049.75 = 14,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,572.27x = 38,049.75 × 14,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,572.27x = 570,632,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,632,671.50/27,572.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,695.89

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