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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,384, 37,789.92 and 16,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,384, 37,789.92 and 16,206 is: 22,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,384 : 37,789.92 = 16,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,384/37,789.92 = 16,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,384x = 37,789.92 × 16,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,384x = 612,423,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,423,443.52/27,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.28

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