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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573, 38,050.92 and 14,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573, 38,050.92 and 14,997.84 is: 20,697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573 : 38,050.92 = 14,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573/38,050.92 = 14,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573x = 38,050.92 × 14,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573x = 570,681,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,681,610.01/27,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.12

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