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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,687.88, 38,210.58 and 15,112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,687.88, 38,210.58 and 15,112.68 is: 20,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,687.88 : 38,210.58 = 15,112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,687.88/38,210.58 = 15,112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,687.88x = 38,210.58 × 15,112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,687.88x = 577,464,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,464,268.15/27,687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.21

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