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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.86, 38,093.61 and 16,280.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.86, 38,093.61 and 16,280.91 is: 22,464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.86 : 38,093.61 = 16,280.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.86/38,093.61 = 16,280.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.86x = 38,093.61 × 16,280.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.86x = 620,198,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,198,635.99/27,607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.57

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