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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,679.78, 38,197.74 and 15,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,679.78, 38,197.74 and 15,103.72 is: 20,842.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,679.78 : 38,197.74 = 15,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,679.78/38,197.74 = 15,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,679.78x = 38,197.74 × 15,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,679.78x = 576,927,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,927,969.59/27,679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.94

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