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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,562.17, 38,035.71 and 16,807.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,562.17, 38,035.71 and 16,807.05 is: 23,193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562.17 : 38,035.71 = 16,807.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562.17/38,035.71 = 16,807.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562.17x = 38,035.71 × 16,807.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562.17x = 639,268,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,268,079.76/27,562.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,193.68

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