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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,253.14, 37,610.37 and 16,647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,253.14, 37,610.37 and 16,647.54 is: 22,974.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,253.14 : 37,610.37 = 16,647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,253.14/37,610.37 = 16,647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,253.14x = 37,610.37 × 16,647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,253.14x = 626,120,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,120,138.99/27,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.24

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