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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,324.95, 37,709.84 and 16,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,324.95, 37,709.84 and 16,711.25 is: 23,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,324.95 : 37,709.84 = 16,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,324.95/37,709.84 = 16,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,324.95x = 37,709.84 × 16,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,324.95x = 630,178,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,178,480.14/27,324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.38

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