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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,525.67, 37,985.51 and 16,195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,525.67, 37,985.51 and 16,195.60 is: 22,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,525.67 : 37,985.51 = 16,195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,525.67/37,985.51 = 16,195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,525.67x = 37,985.51 × 16,195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,525.67x = 615,198,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,198,125.76/27,525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.98

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