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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.05, 38,283.84 and 16,413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.05, 38,283.84 and 16,413.98 is: 22,649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.05 : 38,283.84 = 16,413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.05/38,283.84 = 16,413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.05x = 38,283.84 × 16,413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.05x = 628,389,992.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,389,992.66/27,744.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,649.54

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