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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,803.06, 38,377.58 and 16,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,803.06, 38,377.58 and 16,901.16 is: 23,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,803.06 : 38,377.58 = 16,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,803.06/38,377.58 = 16,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,803.06x = 38,377.58 × 16,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,803.06x = 648,625,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,625,439.54/27,803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,329.28

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