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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,247.96, 37,606.26 and 16,643.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,247.96, 37,606.26 and 16,643.72 is: 22,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,247.96 : 37,606.26 = 16,643.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,247.96/37,606.26 = 16,643.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,247.96x = 37,606.26 × 16,643.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,247.96x = 625,908,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,908,061.69/27,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.82

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