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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,533.16, 37,995.76 and 16,355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,533.16, 37,995.76 and 16,355.16 is: 22,570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,533.16 : 37,995.76 = 16,355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,533.16/37,995.76 = 16,355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,533.16x = 37,995.76 × 16,355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,533.16x = 621,426,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,426,693.23/27,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,570.12

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