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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,584.89, 38,069.95 and 16,258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,584.89, 38,069.95 and 16,258.03 is: 22,437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,584.89 : 38,069.95 = 16,258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,584.89/38,069.95 = 16,258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,584.89x = 38,069.95 × 16,258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,584.89x = 618,942,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,942,389.20/27,584.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.73

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