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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.58, 38,013.87 and 16,217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.58, 38,013.87 and 16,217.38 is: 22,379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.58 : 38,013.87 = 16,217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.58/38,013.87 = 16,217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.58x = 38,013.87 × 16,217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.58x = 616,485,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,485,375.06/27,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,379.74

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