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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,297.64, 37,657.38 and 16,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,297.64, 37,657.38 and 16,668.88 is: 22,994.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,297.64 : 37,657.38 = 16,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,297.64/37,657.38 = 16,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,297.64x = 37,657.38 × 16,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,297.64x = 627,706,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,706,348.33/27,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.89

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