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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,721.43, 38,252.62 and 16,391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,721.43, 38,252.62 and 16,391.35 is: 22,618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,721.43 : 38,252.62 = 16,391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,721.43/38,252.62 = 16,391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,721.43x = 38,252.62 × 16,391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,721.43x = 627,012,082.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,012,082.84/27,721.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,618.32

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