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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,955.28, 41,889.72 and 16,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,955.28, 41,889.72 and 16,274 is: 24,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,955.28 : 41,889.72 = 16,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,955.28/41,889.72 = 16,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,955.28x = 41,889.72 × 16,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,955.28x = 681,713,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,713,303.28/27,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.85

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