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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,611.74, 38,107.97 and 16,284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,611.74, 38,107.97 and 16,284.43 is: 22,474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,611.74 : 38,107.97 = 16,284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,611.74/38,107.97 = 16,284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,611.74x = 38,107.97 × 16,284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,611.74x = 620,566,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,566,488.48/27,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.73

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