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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,564.24, 38,041.48 and 16,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,564.24, 38,041.48 and 16,237.31 is: 22,409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,564.24 : 38,041.48 = 16,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,564.24/38,041.48 = 16,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,564.24x = 38,041.48 × 16,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,564.24x = 617,691,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,691,303.62/27,564.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.15

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