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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,613.55, 38,104.88 and 16,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,613.55, 38,104.88 and 16,282.49 is: 22,468.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,613.55 : 38,104.88 = 16,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,613.55/38,104.88 = 16,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,613.55x = 38,104.88 × 16,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,613.55x = 620,442,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,442,327.55/27,613.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.76

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