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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,517.74, 41,275.02 and 16,344.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,517.74, 41,275.02 and 16,344.05 is: 24,515.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,517.74 : 41,275.02 = 16,344.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,517.74/41,275.02 = 16,344.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,517.74x = 41,275.02 × 16,344.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,517.74x = 674,600,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,600,887.44/27,517.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,515.13

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