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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.06, 38,098.04 and 16,284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.06, 38,098.04 and 16,284.11 is: 22,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.06 : 38,098.04 = 16,284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.06/38,098.04 = 16,284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.06x = 38,098.04 × 16,284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.06x = 620,392,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,392,402.23/27,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.99

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