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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,334.68, 41,014.98 and 16,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,334.68, 41,014.98 and 16,263.24 is: 24,402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,334.68 : 41,014.98 = 16,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,334.68/41,014.98 = 16,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,334.68x = 41,014.98 × 16,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,334.68x = 667,036,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,036,463.34/27,334.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.57

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