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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,615.26, 38,102.44 and 16,283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,615.26, 38,102.44 and 16,283.87 is: 22,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,615.26 : 38,102.44 = 16,283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,615.26/38,102.44 = 16,283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,615.26x = 38,102.44 × 16,283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,615.26x = 620,455,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,455,179.64/27,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.84

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