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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,223.12, 37,571.88 and 16,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,223.12, 37,571.88 and 16,614.16 is: 22,929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,223.12 : 37,571.88 = 16,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,223.12/37,571.88 = 16,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,223.12x = 37,571.88 × 16,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,223.12x = 624,225,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,225,225.82/27,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,929.97

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