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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,564.12, 38,038.44 and 16,808.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,564.12, 38,038.44 and 16,808.97 is: 23,196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,564.12 : 38,038.44 = 16,808.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,564.12/38,038.44 = 16,808.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,564.12x = 38,038.44 × 16,808.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,564.12x = 639,387,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,387,202.48/27,564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,196.36

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