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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,060.64, 37,359.83 and 16,997.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,060.64, 37,359.83 and 16,997.69 is: 23,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,060.64 : 37,359.83 = 16,997.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,060.64/37,359.83 = 16,997.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,060.64x = 37,359.83 × 16,997.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,060.64x = 635,030,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,030,723.80/27,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,466.96

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