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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,321.70, 37,705.68 and 16,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,321.70, 37,705.68 and 16,567.60 is: 22,864.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,321.70 : 37,705.68 = 16,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,321.70/37,705.68 = 16,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,321.70x = 37,705.68 × 16,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,321.70x = 624,692,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,692,352.60/27,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.33

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