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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,747.46, 38,289.54 and 16,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,747.46, 38,289.54 and 16,994.14 is: 23,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,747.46 : 38,289.54 = 16,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,747.46/38,289.54 = 16,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,747.46x = 38,289.54 × 16,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,747.46x = 650,697,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,697,803.30/27,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.72

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