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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.32, 38,571.40 and 16,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.32, 38,571.40 and 16,017.65 is: 22,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.32 : 38,571.40 = 16,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.32/38,571.40 = 16,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.32x = 38,571.40 × 16,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.32x = 617,823,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,823,185.21/27,946.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.50

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