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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,637.54, 38,144.70 and 16,306.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,637.54, 38,144.70 and 16,306.36 is: 22,505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,637.54 : 38,144.70 = 16,306.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,637.54/38,144.70 = 16,306.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,637.54x = 38,144.70 × 16,306.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,637.54x = 622,001,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,001,210.29/27,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.66

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