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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.16, 38,012.58 and 16,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.16, 38,012.58 and 16,365 is: 22,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.16 : 38,012.58 = 16,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.16/38,012.58 = 16,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.16x = 38,012.58 × 16,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.16x = 622,075,871.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,075,871.70/27,545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.85

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