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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,384.57, 37,790.78 and 16,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,384.57, 37,790.78 and 16,773.97 is: 23,148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,384.57 : 37,790.78 = 16,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,384.57/37,790.78 = 16,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,384.57x = 37,790.78 × 16,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,384.57x = 633,901,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,901,410.00/27,384.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,148.12

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