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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.83, 38,569.46 and 16,011.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.83, 38,569.46 and 16,011.75 is: 22,097.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.83 : 38,569.46 = 16,011.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.83/38,569.46 = 16,011.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.83x = 38,569.46 × 16,011.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.83x = 617,564,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,564,471.10/27,946.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.84

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