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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.44, 38,116.62 and 16,283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.44, 38,116.62 and 16,283.08 is: 22,475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.44 : 38,116.62 = 16,283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.44/38,116.62 = 16,283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.44x = 38,116.62 × 16,283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.44x = 620,655,972.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,655,972.79/27,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.78

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