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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,685.83, 38,206.71 and 15,110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,685.83, 38,206.71 and 15,110.58 is: 20,852.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,685.83 : 38,206.71 = 15,110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,685.83/38,206.71 = 15,110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,685.83x = 38,206.71 × 15,110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,685.83x = 577,325,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,325,547.99/27,685.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.74

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