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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,991.98, 38,626.39 and 16,659.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,991.98, 38,626.39 and 16,659.65 is: 22,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,991.98 : 38,626.39 = 16,659.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,991.98/38,626.39 = 16,659.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,991.98x = 38,626.39 × 16,659.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,991.98x = 643,502,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,502,138.16/27,991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.80

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