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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,572.78, 38,050.08 and 14,997.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,572.78, 38,050.08 and 14,997.53 is: 20,696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,572.78 : 38,050.08 = 14,997.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,572.78/38,050.08 = 14,997.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,572.78x = 38,050.08 × 14,997.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,572.78x = 570,657,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,657,216.30/27,572.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.40

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