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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,687.58, 38,208.60 and 15,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,687.58, 38,208.60 and 15,112.34 is: 20,854.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,687.58 : 38,208.60 = 15,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,687.58/38,208.60 = 15,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,687.58x = 38,208.60 × 15,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,687.58x = 577,421,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,421,354.12/27,687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.89

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