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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,741.34, 38,283.73 and 16,839.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,741.34, 38,283.73 and 16,839.61 is: 23,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,741.34 : 38,283.73 = 16,839.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,741.34/38,283.73 = 16,839.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,741.34x = 38,283.73 × 16,839.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,741.34x = 644,682,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,682,944.74/27,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.07

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