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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,475.67, 37,914.28 and 16,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,475.67, 37,914.28 and 16,145.60 is: 22,279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,475.67 : 37,914.28 = 16,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,475.67/37,914.28 = 16,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,475.67x = 37,914.28 × 16,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,475.67x = 612,148,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,148,569.23/27,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,279.66

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