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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,690.87, 38,189.28 and 16,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,690.87, 38,189.28 and 16,927.59 is: 23,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,690.87 : 38,189.28 = 16,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,690.87/38,189.28 = 16,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,690.87x = 38,189.28 × 16,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,690.87x = 646,452,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,452,474.24/27,690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,345.33

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