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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,794.94, 38,354.58 and 16,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,794.94, 38,354.58 and 16,462.43 is: 22,716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,794.94 : 38,354.58 = 16,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,794.94/38,354.58 = 16,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,794.94x = 38,354.58 × 16,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,794.94x = 631,409,588.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,409,588.43/27,794.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.71

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