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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,711.52, 38,244.71 and 16,384.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,711.52, 38,244.71 and 16,384.68 is: 22,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,711.52 : 38,244.71 = 16,384.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,711.52/38,244.71 = 16,384.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,711.52x = 38,244.71 × 16,384.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,711.52x = 626,627,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,627,283.84/27,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.52

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