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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.60, 38,050.46 and 14,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.60, 38,050.46 and 14,998.36 is: 20,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.60 : 38,050.46 = 14,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.60/38,050.46 = 14,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.60x = 38,050.46 × 14,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.60x = 570,694,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,694,497.25/27,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.13

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