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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,983.80, 41,975.70 and 16,157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,983.80, 41,975.70 and 16,157.80 is: 24,236.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,983.80 : 41,975.70 = 16,157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,983.80/41,975.70 = 16,157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,983.80x = 41,975.70 × 16,157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,983.80x = 678,234,965.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,234,965.46/27,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,236.70

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