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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,316.63, 37,688.14 and 16,565.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,316.63, 37,688.14 and 16,565.81 is: 22,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,316.63 : 37,688.14 = 16,565.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,316.63/37,688.14 = 16,565.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,316.63x = 37,688.14 × 16,565.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,316.63x = 624,334,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,334,566.49/27,316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,855.48

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