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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.82, 38,051.74 and 14,998.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.82, 38,051.74 and 14,998.57 is: 20,697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.82 : 38,051.74 = 14,998.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.82/38,051.74 = 14,998.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.82x = 38,051.74 × 14,998.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.82x = 570,721,609.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,721,609.63/27,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.95

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