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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.96, 38,100.51 and 16,284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.96, 38,100.51 and 16,284.09 is: 22,472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.96 : 38,100.51 = 16,284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.96/38,100.51 = 16,284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.96x = 38,100.51 × 16,284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.96x = 620,432,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,432,276.76/27,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.95

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