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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,151.55, 37,469.13 and 16,541.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,151.55, 37,469.13 and 16,541.17 is: 22,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,151.55 : 37,469.13 = 16,541.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,151.55/37,469.13 = 16,541.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,151.55x = 37,469.13 × 16,541.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,151.55x = 619,783,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,783,166.38/27,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.81

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