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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,174.84, 37,507.50 and 16,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,174.84, 37,507.50 and 16,003.32 is: 22,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,174.84 : 37,507.50 = 16,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,174.84/37,507.50 = 16,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,174.84x = 37,507.50 × 16,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,174.84x = 600,244,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,244,524.90/27,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,088.25

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