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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,545.55, 38,009.59 and 16,212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,545.55, 38,009.59 and 16,212.54 is: 22,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,545.55 : 38,009.59 = 16,212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,545.55/38,009.59 = 16,212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,545.55x = 38,009.59 × 16,212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,545.55x = 616,231,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,231,998.26/27,545.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,371.38

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