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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,414.96, 37,832.76 and 16,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,414.96, 37,832.76 and 16,236.24 is: 22,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,414.96 : 37,832.76 = 16,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,414.96/37,832.76 = 16,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,414.96x = 37,832.76 × 16,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,414.96x = 614,261,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,261,771.22/27,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,406.08

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