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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.08, 37,983.30 and 16,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.08, 37,983.30 and 16,194 is: 22,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.08 : 37,983.30 = 16,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.08/37,983.30 = 16,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.08x = 37,983.30 × 16,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.08x = 615,101,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,101,519.72/27,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.76

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