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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,543.25, 38,012.93 and 16,365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,543.25, 38,012.93 and 16,365.25 is: 22,585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,543.25 : 38,012.93 = 16,365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,543.25/38,012.93 = 16,365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,543.25x = 38,012.93 × 16,365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,543.25x = 622,091,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,091,102.68/27,543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.97

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