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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,273.13, 37,639.77 and 16,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,273.13, 37,639.77 and 16,669.83 is: 23,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,273.13 : 37,639.77 = 16,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,273.13/37,639.77 = 16,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,273.13x = 37,639.77 × 16,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,273.13x = 627,448,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,448,567.14/27,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,006.11

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