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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,713.78, 38,231.31 and 16,377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,713.78, 38,231.31 and 16,377.79 is: 22,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,713.78 : 38,231.31 = 16,377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,713.78/38,231.31 = 16,377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,713.78x = 38,231.31 × 16,377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,713.78x = 626,144,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,144,366.60/27,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.25

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