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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,947.04, 38,567.88 and 16,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,947.04, 38,567.88 and 16,012.68 is: 22,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,947.04 : 38,567.88 = 16,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,947.04/38,567.88 = 16,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,947.04x = 38,567.88 × 16,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,947.04x = 617,575,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,575,120.72/27,947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.05

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