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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,625.15, 38,120.96 and 16,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,625.15, 38,120.96 and 16,295.11 is: 22,486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,625.15 : 38,120.96 = 16,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,625.15/38,120.96 = 16,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,625.15x = 38,120.96 × 16,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,625.15x = 621,185,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,185,181.94/27,625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,486.22

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