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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,615.29, 38,107.27 and 16,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,615.29, 38,107.27 and 16,284.25 is: 22,471.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,615.29 : 38,107.27 = 16,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,615.29/38,107.27 = 16,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,615.29x = 38,107.27 × 16,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,615.29x = 620,548,295.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,548,295.21/27,615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.19

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