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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,569.79, 38,030.58 and 16,951.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,569.79, 38,030.58 and 16,951.91 is: 23,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,569.79 : 38,030.58 = 16,951.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,569.79/38,030.58 = 16,951.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,569.79x = 38,030.58 × 16,951.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,569.79x = 644,690,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,690,779.25/27,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,383.96

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