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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,476.67, 37,915.66 and 16,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,476.67, 37,915.66 and 16,146.60 is: 22,281.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,476.67 : 37,915.66 = 16,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,476.67/37,915.66 = 16,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,476.67x = 37,915.66 × 16,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,476.67x = 612,208,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,208,995.76/27,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.05

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