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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,882.63, 38,474.60 and 16,552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,882.63, 38,474.60 and 16,552.35 is: 22,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,882.63 : 38,474.60 = 16,552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,882.63/38,474.60 = 16,552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,882.63x = 38,474.60 × 16,552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,882.63x = 636,844,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,844,962.55/27,882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,840.20

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