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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,686.58, 38,207.22 and 15,111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,686.58, 38,207.22 and 15,111.34 is: 20,853.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,686.58 : 38,207.22 = 15,111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,686.58/38,207.22 = 15,111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,686.58x = 38,207.22 × 15,111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,686.58x = 577,362,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,362,291.87/27,686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.51

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