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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,572.41, 38,039.61 and 16,234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,572.41, 38,039.61 and 16,234.97 is: 22,398.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,572.41 : 38,039.61 = 16,234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,572.41/38,039.61 = 16,234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,572.41x = 38,039.61 × 16,234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,572.41x = 617,572,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,572,083.14/27,572.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.19

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