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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,727.41, 38,264.59 and 16,972.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,727.41, 38,264.59 and 16,972.07 is: 23,421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,727.41 : 38,264.59 = 16,972.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,727.41/38,264.59 = 16,972.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,727.41x = 38,264.59 × 16,972.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,727.41x = 649,429,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,429,066.25/27,727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,421.92

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