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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,565.68, 37,999.62 and 16,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,565.68, 37,999.62 and 16,947.12 is: 23,361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,565.68 : 37,999.62 = 16,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,565.68/37,999.62 = 16,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,565.68x = 37,999.62 × 16,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,565.68x = 643,984,120.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,984,120.09/27,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.81

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