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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,589.54, 38,073.21 and 16,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,589.54, 38,073.21 and 16,259.52 is: 22,437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,589.54 : 38,073.21 = 16,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,589.54/38,073.21 = 16,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,589.54x = 38,073.21 × 16,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,589.54x = 619,052,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,052,119.46/27,589.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,437.93

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