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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,269.93, 40,862.98 and 16,154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,269.93, 40,862.98 and 16,154.51 is: 24,206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,269.93 : 40,862.98 = 16,154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,269.93/40,862.98 = 16,154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,269.93x = 40,862.98 × 16,154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,269.93x = 660,121,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,121,234.92/27,269.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.93

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