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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,191.74, 37,524.96 and 16,435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,191.74, 37,524.96 and 16,435.14 is: 22,680.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,191.74 : 37,524.96 = 16,435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,191.74/37,524.96 = 16,435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,191.74x = 37,524.96 × 16,435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,191.74x = 616,727,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,727,971.09/27,191.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.71

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