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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,897.08, 38,481.90 and 16,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,897.08, 38,481.90 and 16,712.60 is: 23,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,897.08 : 38,481.90 = 16,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,897.08/38,481.90 = 16,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,897.08x = 38,481.90 × 16,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,897.08x = 643,132,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,132,601.94/27,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,053.76

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