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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.54, 37,912.83 and 16,869.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.54, 37,912.83 and 16,869.54 is: 23,286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.54 : 37,912.83 = 16,869.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.54/37,912.83 = 16,869.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.54x = 37,912.83 × 16,869.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.54x = 639,572,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,572,002.20/27,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,286.34

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