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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,665.64, 38,182.86 and 16,336.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,665.64, 38,182.86 and 16,336.35 is: 22,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,665.64 : 38,182.86 = 16,336.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,665.64/38,182.86 = 16,336.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,665.64x = 38,182.86 × 16,336.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,665.64x = 623,768,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,768,564.96/27,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.69

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