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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.36, 38,104.08 and 16,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.36, 38,104.08 and 16,274.24 is: 22,463.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.36 : 38,104.08 = 16,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.36/38,104.08 = 16,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.36x = 38,104.08 × 16,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.36x = 620,114,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,114,942.90/27,605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.57

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