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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,541.13, 38,009.99 and 16,363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,541.13, 38,009.99 and 16,363.13 is: 22,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,541.13 : 38,009.99 = 16,363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,541.13/38,009.99 = 16,363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,541.13x = 38,009.99 × 16,363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,541.13x = 621,962,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,962,258.53/27,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.04

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