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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,740.84, 38,273.97 and 16,411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,740.84, 38,273.97 and 16,411.64 is: 22,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,740.84 : 38,273.97 = 16,411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,740.84/38,273.97 = 16,411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,740.84x = 38,273.97 × 16,411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,740.84x = 628,138,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,138,617.01/27,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.10

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