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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,264.74, 37,625.73 and 16,086.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,264.74, 37,625.73 and 16,086.74 is: 22,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,264.74 : 37,625.73 = 16,086.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,264.74/37,625.73 = 16,086.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,264.74x = 37,625.73 × 16,086.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,264.74x = 605,275,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,275,335.82/27,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.93

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