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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,560.26, 38,033.31 and 16,230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,560.26, 38,033.31 and 16,230.25 is: 22,397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,560.26 : 38,033.31 = 16,230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,560.26/38,033.31 = 16,230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,560.26x = 38,033.31 × 16,230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,560.26x = 617,290,129.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,290,129.63/27,560.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,397.83

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