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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,947.28, 38,569.80 and 16,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,947.28, 38,569.80 and 16,014.48 is: 22,101.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,947.28 : 38,569.80 = 16,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,947.28/38,569.80 = 16,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,947.28x = 38,569.80 × 16,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,947.28x = 617,675,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,675,290.70/27,947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,101.45

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