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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,684.94, 38,204.68 and 15,109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,684.94, 38,204.68 and 15,109.78 is: 20,851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,684.94 : 38,204.68 = 15,109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,684.94/38,204.68 = 15,109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,684.94x = 38,204.68 × 15,109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,684.94x = 577,264,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,264,043.20/27,684.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,851.20

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