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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,150.13, 37,467.13 and 16,539.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,150.13, 37,467.13 and 16,539.77 is: 22,824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,150.13 : 37,467.13 = 16,539.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,150.13/37,467.13 = 16,539.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,150.13x = 37,467.13 × 16,539.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,150.13x = 619,697,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,697,525.42/27,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,824.85

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