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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,544.16, 38,011.20 and 16,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,544.16, 38,011.20 and 16,364 is: 22,582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,544.16 : 38,011.20 = 16,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,544.16/38,011.20 = 16,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,544.16x = 38,011.20 × 16,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,544.16x = 622,015,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,015,276.80/27,544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,582.47

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