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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,347.54, 37,739.78 and 16,023.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,347.54, 37,739.78 and 16,023.74 is: 22,112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347.54 : 37,739.78 = 16,023.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347.54/37,739.78 = 16,023.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347.54x = 37,739.78 × 16,023.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347.54x = 604,732,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,732,422.38/27,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.86

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