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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,781.34, 38,338.78 and 15,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,781.34, 38,338.78 and 15,206.08 is: 20,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,781.34 : 38,338.78 = 15,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,781.34/38,338.78 = 15,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,781.34x = 38,338.78 × 15,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,781.34x = 582,982,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,982,555.78/27,781.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,984.68

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