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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,808.07, 38,374.91 and 15,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,808.07, 38,374.91 and 15,060.96 is: 20,784.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,808.07 : 38,374.91 = 15,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,808.07/38,374.91 = 15,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,808.07x = 38,374.91 × 15,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,808.07x = 577,962,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,962,792.64/27,808.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.00

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