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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,683.49, 38,206.02 and 16,356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,683.49, 38,206.02 and 16,356.65 is: 22,573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,683.49 : 38,206.02 = 16,356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,683.49/38,206.02 = 16,356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,683.49x = 38,206.02 × 16,356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,683.49x = 624,922,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,922,306.00/27,683.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.83

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