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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,697.47, 38,232.35 and 16,367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,697.47, 38,232.35 and 16,367.01 is: 22,592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,697.47 : 38,232.35 = 16,367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,697.47/38,232.35 = 16,367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,697.47x = 38,232.35 × 16,367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,697.47x = 625,749,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,749,254.77/27,697.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,592.29

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