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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,684.54, 38,203.62 and 15,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,684.54, 38,203.62 and 15,109.02 is: 20,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,684.54 : 38,203.62 = 15,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,684.54/38,203.62 = 15,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,684.54x = 38,203.62 × 15,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,684.54x = 577,219,258.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,219,258.65/27,684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,849.88

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