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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,554.92, 38,034.38 and 16,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,554.92, 38,034.38 and 16,223.51 is: 22,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,554.92 : 38,034.38 = 16,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,554.92/38,034.38 = 16,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,554.92x = 38,034.38 × 16,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,554.92x = 617,051,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,051,144.27/27,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.50

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