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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.07, 38,039.67 and 16,234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.07, 38,039.67 and 16,234.52 is: 22,403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.07 : 38,039.67 = 16,234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.07/38,039.67 = 16,234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.07x = 38,039.67 × 16,234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.07x = 617,555,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,555,593.21/27,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,403.56

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