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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,015.84, 37,266.30 and 16,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,015.84, 37,266.30 and 16,253.22 is: 22,420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,015.84 : 37,266.30 = 16,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,015.84/37,266.30 = 16,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,015.84x = 37,266.30 × 16,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,015.84x = 605,697,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,697,372.49/27,015.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.08

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