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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.64, 38,041.38 and 16,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.64, 38,041.38 and 16,961.48 is: 23,407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.64 : 38,041.38 = 16,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.64/38,041.38 = 16,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.64x = 38,041.38 × 16,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.64x = 645,238,106.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,238,106.04/27,565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,407.33

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