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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,684.32, 38,204.35 and 15,109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,684.32, 38,204.35 and 15,109.07 is: 20,850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,684.32 : 38,204.35 = 15,109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,684.32/38,204.35 = 15,109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,684.32x = 38,204.35 × 15,109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,684.32x = 577,232,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,232,198.45/27,684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.51

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