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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,214.92, 37,553.76 and 16,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,214.92, 37,553.76 and 16,607.16 is: 22,916.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,214.92 : 37,553.76 = 16,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,214.92/37,553.76 = 16,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,214.92x = 37,553.76 × 16,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,214.92x = 623,661,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,661,300.92/27,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.15

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