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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.06, 38,107.11 and 16,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.06, 38,107.11 and 16,284.04 is: 22,471.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.06 : 38,107.11 = 16,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.06/38,107.11 = 16,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.06x = 38,107.11 × 16,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.06x = 620,537,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,537,577.72/27,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.79

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