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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,284.72, 41,004.12 and 16,193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,284.72, 41,004.12 and 16,193.48 is: 24,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,284.72 : 41,004.12 = 16,193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,284.72/41,004.12 = 16,193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,284.72x = 41,004.12 × 16,193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,284.72x = 663,999,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,999,397.14/27,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.94

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