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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,682, 38,205.48 and 16,510.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,682, 38,205.48 and 16,510.48 is: 22,787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,682 : 38,205.48 = 16,510.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,682/38,205.48 = 16,510.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,682x = 38,205.48 × 16,510.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,682x = 630,790,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,790,813.43/27,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,787.04

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