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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,665.91, 38,183.94 and 16,334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,665.91, 38,183.94 and 16,334.75 is: 22,544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,665.91 : 38,183.94 = 16,334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,665.91/38,183.94 = 16,334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,665.91x = 38,183.94 × 16,334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,665.91x = 623,725,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,725,209.37/27,665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.90

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