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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,161.76, 37,483.20 and 16,551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,161.76, 37,483.20 and 16,551.42 is: 22,840.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,161.76 : 37,483.20 = 16,551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,161.76/37,483.20 = 16,551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,161.76x = 37,483.20 × 16,551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,161.76x = 620,400,186.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,400,186.14/27,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,840.94

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