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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,216.95, 37,563.49 and 16,612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,216.95, 37,563.49 and 16,612.74 is: 22,928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,216.95 : 37,563.49 = 16,612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,216.95/37,563.49 = 16,612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,216.95x = 37,563.49 × 16,612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,216.95x = 624,032,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,032,492.86/27,216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,928.08

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