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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,605.99, 38,101.23 and 16,274.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,605.99, 38,101.23 and 16,274.81 is: 22,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,605.99 : 38,101.23 = 16,274.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,605.99/38,101.23 = 16,274.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,605.99x = 38,101.23 × 16,274.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,605.99x = 620,090,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,090,279.02/27,605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.16

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