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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,656.64, 38,170.44 and 16,327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,656.64, 38,170.44 and 16,327.35 is: 22,534.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,656.64 : 38,170.44 = 16,327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,656.64/38,170.44 = 16,327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,656.64x = 38,170.44 × 16,327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,656.64x = 623,222,133.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,222,133.53/27,656.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.27

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