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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,162, 37,483.54 and 16,551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,162, 37,483.54 and 16,551.68 is: 22,841.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,162 : 37,483.54 = 16,551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,162/37,483.54 = 16,551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,162x = 37,483.54 × 16,551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,162x = 620,415,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,415,559.35/27,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,841.31

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