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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,684.95, 38,205.26 and 15,109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,684.95, 38,205.26 and 15,109.70 is: 20,851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,684.95 : 38,205.26 = 15,109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,684.95/38,205.26 = 15,109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,684.95x = 38,205.26 × 15,109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,684.95x = 577,269,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,269,750.45/27,684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,851.40

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