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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,563.67, 38,031.12 and 16,233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,563.67, 38,031.12 and 16,233.66 is: 22,398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,563.67 : 38,031.12 = 16,233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,563.67/38,031.12 = 16,233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,563.67x = 38,031.12 × 16,233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,563.67x = 617,384,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,384,271.50/27,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.48

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