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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,659.11, 38,159.73 and 16,322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,659.11, 38,159.73 and 16,322.93 is: 22,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,659.11 : 38,159.73 = 16,322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,659.11/38,159.73 = 16,322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,659.11x = 38,159.73 × 16,322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,659.11x = 622,878,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,878,601.61/27,659.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,519.84

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