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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.22, 38,040.73 and 16,235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.22, 38,040.73 and 16,235.79 is: 22,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.22 : 38,040.73 = 16,235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.22/38,040.73 = 16,235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.22x = 38,040.73 × 16,235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.22x = 617,621,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,621,303.73/27,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,399.32

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