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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,945.03, 38,565.13 and 16,010.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,945.03, 38,565.13 and 16,010.67 is: 22,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,945.03 : 38,565.13 = 16,010.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,945.03/38,565.13 = 16,010.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,945.03x = 38,565.13 × 16,010.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,945.03x = 617,453,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,453,704.55/27,945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.29

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