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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.06, 38,050.86 and 14,997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.06, 38,050.86 and 14,997.81 is: 20,697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.06 : 38,050.86 = 14,997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.06/38,050.86 = 14,997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.06x = 38,050.86 × 14,997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.06x = 570,679,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,679,568.62/27,573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.00

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