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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,682.74, 38,202.30 and 15,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,682.74, 38,202.30 and 15,107.76 is: 20,848.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,682.74 : 38,202.30 = 15,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,682.74/38,202.30 = 15,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,682.74x = 38,202.30 × 15,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,682.74x = 577,151,179.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,151,179.85/27,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,848.77

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