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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.30, 38,105.92 and 16,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.30, 38,105.92 and 16,283.24 is: 22,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.30 : 38,105.92 = 16,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.30/38,105.92 = 16,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.30x = 38,105.92 × 16,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.30x = 620,487,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,487,840.78/27,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,469.80

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