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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,720.43, 38,251.24 and 16,390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,720.43, 38,251.24 and 16,390.35 is: 22,616.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720.43 : 38,251.24 = 16,390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720.43/38,251.24 = 16,390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720.43x = 38,251.24 × 16,390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720.43x = 626,951,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,951,170.56/27,720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,616.94

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