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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,067.78, 37,329.34 and 16,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,067.78, 37,329.34 and 16,997.16 is: 23,440.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,067.78 : 37,329.34 = 16,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,067.78/37,329.34 = 16,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,067.78x = 37,329.34 × 16,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,067.78x = 634,492,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,492,764.67/27,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,440.89

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