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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,424.91, 37,844.42 and 16,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,424.91, 37,844.42 and 16,094.87 is: 22,209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,424.91 : 37,844.42 = 16,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,424.91/37,844.42 = 16,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,424.91x = 37,844.42 × 16,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,424.91x = 609,100,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,100,892.35/27,424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.77

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