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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,623.03, 38,117.99 and 16,291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,623.03, 38,117.99 and 16,291.94 is: 22,481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,623.03 : 38,117.99 = 16,291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,623.03/38,117.99 = 16,291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,623.03x = 38,117.99 × 16,291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,623.03x = 621,015,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,015,856.14/27,623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.82

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