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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.26, 38,101.06 and 16,282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.26, 38,101.06 and 16,282.87 is: 22,466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.26 : 38,101.06 = 16,282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.26/38,101.06 = 16,282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.26x = 38,101.06 × 16,282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.26x = 620,394,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,394,606.84/27,614.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.46

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