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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,233.80, 37,588.50 and 16,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,233.80, 37,588.50 and 16,621.16 is: 22,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,233.80 : 37,588.50 = 16,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,233.80/37,588.50 = 16,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,233.80x = 37,588.50 × 16,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,233.80x = 624,764,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,764,472.66/27,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,940.77

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