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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.76, 38,051.64 and 14,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.76, 38,051.64 and 14,998.56 is: 20,697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.76 : 38,051.64 = 14,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.76/38,051.64 = 14,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.76x = 38,051.64 × 14,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.76x = 570,719,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,719,805.64/27,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.93

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