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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.81, 38,039.69 and 16,235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.81, 38,039.69 and 16,235.78 is: 22,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.81 : 38,039.69 = 16,235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.81/38,039.69 = 16,235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.81x = 38,039.69 × 16,235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.81x = 617,603,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,603,888.50/27,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,404.71

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