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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,512.64, 37,967.59 and 16,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,512.64, 37,967.59 and 16,182.60 is: 22,332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,512.64 : 37,967.59 = 16,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,512.64/37,967.59 = 16,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,512.64x = 37,967.59 × 16,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,512.64x = 614,414,321.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,414,321.93/27,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.07

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