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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,593.07, 38,085.76 and 16,991.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,593.07, 38,085.76 and 16,991.59 is: 23,452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,593.07 : 38,085.76 = 16,991.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,593.07/38,085.76 = 16,991.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,593.07x = 38,085.76 × 16,991.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,593.07x = 647,137,618.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,137,618.76/27,593.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,452.90

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