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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.70, 38,082.10 and 16,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.70, 38,082.10 and 16,266.68 is: 22,449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.70 : 38,082.10 = 16,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.70/38,082.10 = 16,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.70x = 38,082.10 × 16,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.70x = 619,469,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,469,334.43/27,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.67

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