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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,583.37, 38,072.86 and 16,259.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,583.37, 38,072.86 and 16,259.43 is: 22,442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,583.37 : 38,072.86 = 16,259.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,583.37/38,072.86 = 16,259.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,583.37x = 38,072.86 × 16,259.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,583.37x = 619,042,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,042,961.42/27,583.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.62

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