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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,777.36, 38,326.32 and 16,441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,777.36, 38,326.32 and 16,441.14 is: 22,684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,777.36 : 38,326.32 = 16,441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,777.36/38,326.32 = 16,441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,777.36x = 38,326.32 × 16,441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,777.36x = 630,128,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,128,392.80/27,777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.96

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