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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,824.16, 38,409.36 and 16,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,824.16, 38,409.36 and 16,644 is: 22,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,824.16 : 38,409.36 = 16,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,824.16/38,409.36 = 16,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,824.16x = 38,409.36 × 16,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,824.16x = 639,285,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,285,387.84/27,824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.91

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