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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,209.08, 37,556.36 and 16,453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,209.08, 37,556.36 and 16,453.97 is: 22,711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,209.08 : 37,556.36 = 16,453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,209.08/37,556.36 = 16,453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,209.08x = 37,556.36 × 16,453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,209.08x = 617,951,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,951,153.24/27,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,711.21

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