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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,574.96, 38,053.74 and 14,999.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,574.96, 38,053.74 and 14,999.72 is: 20,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,574.96 : 38,053.74 = 14,999.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,574.96/38,053.74 = 14,999.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,574.96x = 38,053.74 × 14,999.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,574.96x = 570,795,444.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,795,444.95/27,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.77

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