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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,587.97, 38,073.96 and 16,260.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,587.97, 38,073.96 and 16,260.98 is: 22,441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,587.97 : 38,073.96 = 16,260.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,587.97/38,073.96 = 16,260.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,587.97x = 38,073.96 × 16,260.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,587.97x = 619,119,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,119,711.71/27,587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.66

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