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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,747.63, 38,290.88 and 16,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,747.63, 38,290.88 and 16,996.59 is: 23,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,747.63 : 38,290.88 = 16,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,747.63/38,290.88 = 16,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,747.63x = 38,290.88 × 16,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,747.63x = 650,814,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,814,303.12/27,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.77

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