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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,486.98, 37,932.96 and 16,156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,486.98, 37,932.96 and 16,156.31 is: 22,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,486.98 : 37,932.96 = 16,156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,486.98/37,932.96 = 16,156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,486.98x = 37,932.96 × 16,156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,486.98x = 612,856,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,856,660.98/27,486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,296.25

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