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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,566.16, 38,041.56 and 16,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,566.16, 38,041.56 and 16,386 is: 22,612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,566.16 : 38,041.56 = 16,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,566.16/38,041.56 = 16,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,566.16x = 38,041.56 × 16,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,566.16x = 623,349,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,349,002.16/27,566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.83

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