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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,595.16, 38,094.54 and 16,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,595.16, 38,094.54 and 16,993.88 is: 23,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,595.16 : 38,094.54 = 16,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,595.16/38,094.54 = 16,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,595.16x = 38,094.54 × 16,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,595.16x = 647,374,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,374,041.42/27,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,459.70

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