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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,684.56, 38,204.73 and 15,109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,684.56, 38,204.73 and 15,109.31 is: 20,850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,684.56 : 38,204.73 = 15,109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,684.56/38,204.73 = 15,109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,684.56x = 38,204.73 × 15,109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,684.56x = 577,247,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,247,204.55/27,684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.87

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