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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,322.81, 40,997.17 and 16,251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,322.81, 40,997.17 and 16,251.32 is: 24,384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,322.81 : 40,997.17 = 16,251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,322.81/40,997.17 = 16,251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,322.81x = 40,997.17 × 16,251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,322.81x = 666,258,128.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,258,128.76/27,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.69

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