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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,554.51, 38,029.38 and 16,805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,554.51, 38,029.38 and 16,805.62 is: 23,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,554.51 : 38,029.38 = 16,805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,554.51/38,029.38 = 16,805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,554.51x = 38,029.38 × 16,805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,554.51x = 639,107,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,107,309.12/27,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.29

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