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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,603.39, 38,079.94 and 16,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,603.39, 38,079.94 and 16,265.14 is: 22,438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,603.39 : 38,079.94 = 16,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,603.39/38,079.94 = 16,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,603.39x = 38,079.94 × 16,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,603.39x = 619,375,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,375,609.83/27,603.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,438.39

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