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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,946.94, 38,565.06 and 16,007.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,946.94, 38,565.06 and 16,007.54 is: 22,089.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,946.94 : 38,565.06 = 16,007.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,946.94/38,565.06 = 16,007.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,946.94x = 38,565.06 × 16,007.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,946.94x = 617,331,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,331,740.55/27,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,089.42

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