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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,396.93, 37,805.61 and 16,785.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,396.93, 37,805.61 and 16,785.12 is: 23,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,396.93 : 37,805.61 = 16,785.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,396.93/37,805.61 = 16,785.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,396.93x = 37,805.61 × 16,785.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,396.93x = 634,571,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,571,700.52/27,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.15

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