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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,552.94, 38,023.07 and 16,374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,552.94, 38,023.07 and 16,374.94 is: 22,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,552.94 : 38,023.07 = 16,374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,552.94/38,023.07 = 16,374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,552.94x = 38,023.07 × 16,374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,552.94x = 622,625,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,625,312.93/27,552.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,597.42

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