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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,205.72, 37,549.86 and 16,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,205.72, 37,549.86 and 16,593.16 is: 22,902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,205.72 : 37,549.86 = 16,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,205.72/37,549.86 = 16,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,205.72x = 37,549.86 × 16,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,205.72x = 623,070,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,070,834.96/27,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,902.20

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