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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,592.51, 38,077.28 and 16,262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,592.51, 38,077.28 and 16,262.47 is: 22,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,592.51 : 38,077.28 = 16,262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,592.51/38,077.28 = 16,262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,592.51x = 38,077.28 × 16,262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,592.51x = 619,230,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,230,542.37/27,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.98

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