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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.24, 38,100.20 and 16,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.24, 38,100.20 and 16,274.06 is: 22,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.24 : 38,100.20 = 16,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.24/38,100.20 = 16,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.24x = 38,100.20 × 16,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.24x = 620,044,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,044,940.81/27,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,461.13

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