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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,607.99, 38,104.02 and 16,276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,607.99, 38,104.02 and 16,276.81 is: 22,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,607.99 : 38,104.02 = 16,276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,607.99/38,104.02 = 16,276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,607.99x = 38,104.02 × 16,276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,607.99x = 620,211,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,211,893.78/27,607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.94

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