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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,573.30, 38,048.19 and 16,241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,573.30, 38,048.19 and 16,241.91 is: 22,412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,573.30 : 38,048.19 = 16,241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,573.30/38,048.19 = 16,241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,573.30x = 38,048.19 × 16,241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,573.30x = 617,975,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,975,277.64/27,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,412.09

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