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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.48, 38,033.70 and 16,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.48, 38,033.70 and 16,385 is: 22,604.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.48 : 38,033.70 = 16,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.48/38,033.70 = 16,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.48x = 38,033.70 × 16,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.48x = 623,182,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,182,174.50/27,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,604.06

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