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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,364.96, 37,767.47 and 16,615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,364.96, 37,767.47 and 16,615.18 is: 22,931.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,364.96 : 37,767.47 = 16,615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,364.96/37,767.47 = 16,615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,364.96x = 37,767.47 × 16,615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,364.96x = 627,513,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,513,063.89/27,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,931.27

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