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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,170.03, 37,512.86 and 16,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,170.03, 37,512.86 and 16,976.52 is: 23,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,170.03 : 37,512.86 = 16,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,170.03/37,512.86 = 16,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,170.03x = 37,512.86 × 16,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,170.03x = 636,837,733.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,837,733.16/27,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,438.98

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