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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,943.41, 38,558.68 and 16,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,943.41, 38,558.68 and 16,006.04 is: 22,086.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,943.41 : 38,558.68 = 16,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,943.41/38,558.68 = 16,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,943.41x = 38,558.68 × 16,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,943.41x = 617,171,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,171,501.60/27,943.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,086.48

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