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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,727.74, 38,265.67 and 16,403.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,727.74, 38,265.67 and 16,403.87 is: 22,638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,727.74 : 38,265.67 = 16,403.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,727.74/38,265.67 = 16,403.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,727.74x = 38,265.67 × 16,403.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,727.74x = 627,704,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,704,884.80/27,727.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,638.15

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