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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,713.28, 38,230.62 and 16,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,713.28, 38,230.62 and 16,377.29 is: 22,592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,713.28 : 38,230.62 = 16,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,713.28/38,230.62 = 16,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,713.28x = 38,230.62 × 16,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,713.28x = 626,113,950.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,113,950.62/27,713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,592.56

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