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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,465.72, 37,901.16 and 16,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,465.72, 37,901.16 and 16,133.46 is: 22,263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,465.72 : 37,901.16 = 16,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,465.72/37,901.16 = 16,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,465.72x = 37,901.16 × 16,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,465.72x = 611,476,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,476,848.81/27,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,263.27

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