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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,684.69, 38,204.33 and 15,109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,684.69, 38,204.33 and 15,109.53 is: 20,850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,684.69 : 38,204.33 = 15,109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,684.69/38,204.33 = 15,109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,684.69x = 38,204.33 × 15,109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,684.69x = 577,249,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,249,470.26/27,684.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.86

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