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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,370.16, 37,768.92 and 16,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,370.16, 37,768.92 and 16,190 is: 22,341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,370.16 : 37,768.92 = 16,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,370.16/37,768.92 = 16,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,370.16x = 37,768.92 × 16,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,370.16x = 611,478,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,478,814.80/27,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,341.08

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