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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.29, 38,112.68 and 16,283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.29, 38,112.68 and 16,283.11 is: 22,473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.29 : 38,112.68 = 16,283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.29/38,112.68 = 16,283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.29x = 38,112.68 × 16,283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.29x = 620,593,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,593,076.78/27,614.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.62

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