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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,577.98, 38,071.71 and 16,973.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,577.98, 38,071.71 and 16,973.73 is: 23,432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,577.98 : 38,071.71 = 16,973.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,577.98/38,071.71 = 16,973.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,577.98x = 38,071.71 × 16,973.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,577.98x = 646,218,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,218,926.18/27,577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,432.42

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