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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.32, 38,098.56 and 16,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.32, 38,098.56 and 16,284.36 is: 22,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.32 : 38,098.56 = 16,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.32/38,098.56 = 16,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.32x = 38,098.56 × 16,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.32x = 620,410,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,410,666.52/27,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.43

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