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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,321.22, 37,707.06 and 16,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,321.22, 37,707.06 and 16,714.36 is: 23,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,321.22 : 37,707.06 = 16,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,321.22/37,707.06 = 16,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,321.22x = 37,707.06 × 16,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,321.22x = 630,249,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,249,375.38/27,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,068.13

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