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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.75, 40,659.93 and 16,086.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.75, 40,659.93 and 16,086.66 is: 24,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.75 : 40,659.93 = 16,086.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.75/40,659.93 = 16,086.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.75x = 40,659.93 × 16,086.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.75x = 654,082,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,082,469.53/27,174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.49

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