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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,651.59, 38,159.82 and 16,323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,651.59, 38,159.82 and 16,323.86 is: 22,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,651.59 : 38,159.82 = 16,323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,651.59/38,159.82 = 16,323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,651.59x = 38,159.82 × 16,323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,651.59x = 622,915,559.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,915,559.31/27,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.30

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