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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.36, 38,102.70 and 16,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.36, 38,102.70 and 16,273.24 is: 22,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.36 : 38,102.70 = 16,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.36/38,102.70 = 16,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.36x = 38,102.70 × 16,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.36x = 620,054,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,054,381.75/27,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.19

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