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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,646.77, 38,157.44 and 16,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,646.77, 38,157.44 and 16,315.45 is: 22,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,646.77 : 38,157.44 = 16,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,646.77/38,157.44 = 16,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,646.77x = 38,157.44 × 16,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,646.77x = 622,555,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,555,845.24/27,646.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,518.22

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