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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,604.67, 38,107.26 and 16,270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,604.67, 38,107.26 and 16,270.34 is: 22,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,604.67 : 38,107.26 = 16,270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,604.67/38,107.26 = 16,270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,604.67x = 38,107.26 × 16,270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,604.67x = 620,017,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,017,886.13/27,604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.62

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