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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,702.52, 38,229.44 and 16,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,702.52, 38,229.44 and 16,376.10 is: 22,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,702.52 : 38,229.44 = 16,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,702.52/38,229.44 = 16,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,702.52x = 38,229.44 × 16,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,702.52x = 626,049,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,049,152.84/27,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,599.00

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