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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,153.66, 37,470.06 and 16,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,153.66, 37,470.06 and 16,546.71 is: 22,833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,153.66 : 37,470.06 = 16,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,153.66/37,470.06 = 16,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,153.66x = 37,470.06 × 16,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,153.66x = 620,006,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,006,216.50/27,153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.25

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