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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,004.61, 37,255.97 and 16,915.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,004.61, 37,255.97 and 16,915.49 is: 23,336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,004.61 : 37,255.97 = 16,915.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,004.61/37,255.97 = 16,915.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,004.61x = 37,255.97 × 16,915.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,004.61x = 630,202,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,202,717.12/27,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,336.86

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