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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,524.67, 37,984.13 and 16,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,524.67, 37,984.13 and 16,194.60 is: 22,348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,524.67 : 37,984.13 = 16,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,524.67/37,984.13 = 16,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,524.67x = 37,984.13 × 16,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,524.67x = 615,137,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,137,710.73/27,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.60

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