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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,744.15, 38,277.45 and 16,417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,744.15, 38,277.45 and 16,417.11 is: 22,650.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,744.15 : 38,277.45 = 16,417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,744.15/38,277.45 = 16,417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,744.15x = 38,277.45 × 16,417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,744.15x = 628,405,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,405,107.17/27,744.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.00

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