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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.24, 37,625.04 and 16,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.24, 37,625.04 and 16,086.24 is: 22,199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.24 : 37,625.04 = 16,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.24/37,625.04 = 16,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.24x = 37,625.04 × 16,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.24x = 605,245,423.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,245,423.45/27,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.24

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