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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,262.04, 37,623.59 and 16,653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,262.04, 37,623.59 and 16,653.67 is: 22,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,262.04 : 37,623.59 = 16,653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,262.04/37,623.59 = 16,653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,262.04x = 37,623.59 × 16,653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,262.04x = 626,570,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,570,737.20/27,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.27

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