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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,698.93, 38,220.01 and 16,366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,698.93, 38,220.01 and 16,366.85 is: 22,583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,698.93 : 38,220.01 = 16,366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,698.93/38,220.01 = 16,366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,698.93x = 38,220.01 × 16,366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,698.93x = 625,541,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,541,170.67/27,698.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.59

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