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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,614.79, 38,106.61 and 16,283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,614.79, 38,106.61 and 16,283.75 is: 22,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,614.79 : 38,106.61 = 16,283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,614.79/38,106.61 = 16,283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,614.79x = 38,106.61 × 16,283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,614.79x = 620,518,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,518,279.35/27,614.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.51

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