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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,469.31, 37,913.24 and 16,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,469.31, 37,913.24 and 16,297.79 is: 22,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,469.31 : 37,913.24 = 16,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,469.31/37,913.24 = 16,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,469.31x = 37,913.24 × 16,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,469.31x = 617,901,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,901,942.25/27,469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.27

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